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WX03 VAE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,188 mi
Last recorded33,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 VAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,280 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 28,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,610 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 23,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2006 13,157 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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WX03 VAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX03 VAE, 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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What year was WX03 VAE registered?

WX03 VAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is WX03 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 VAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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