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97,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Surface corrosion rear brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
All four brake pipes corroded
Front suspension components corroded
Fuel filler pipes corroded
General underbody corrosion
Offside Front Back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroded
Surface corrosion rear discs
Both headlamp patterns poor
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension components corroded
Fuel filler pipes corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine oil leak
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension corroded
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wheel arches corroded
headlamp patterns poor
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension corroded
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wheel arches corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension corroded
Fuel filler neck pipes corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wheel arches corroded
All brake discs corroded
Front cross member heavily corroded
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp patterns poor
Oil level high
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear wheel arches corroded
Wipers poor
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
All brake discs corroded
Bonnet in safety catch position
Front cross member heavily corroded
Front subframe corroded
Front suspension corroded
General oil leaks
General underbody corrosion
Headlamp patterns poor
Oil level high
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear wheel arches corroded
Wipers poor
All coil springs rusty
Front brake pipes rusty
Fuel pipes rusty
Oil leaks
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
All coil springs rusty
Front brake pipes rusty
Fuel pipes rusty
Oil leaks
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Oil leaks
Rear discs corroded and worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Oil leaks
Rear discs corroded and worn
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREAS BOTH SIDES (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear discs pitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
further look at o/s number plate light
cat fitted at time of test, cat replacement pipe in boot,
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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WU52 TGO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 59,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU52 TGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WU52 TGO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 2003.
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