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WU52 UAG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 UAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,050 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 80,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,617 miles

Front Underside of vehicle correded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 64,513 miles

sill covers

Pass 5 May 2016 61,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,135 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.....

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,937 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,271 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,271 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,414 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,691 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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WU52 UAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU52 UAG registered?

WU52 UAG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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