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WX03 WBK

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,446 mi
Last recorded69,446 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,446 miles

Underside Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,956 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,945 miles

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)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,503 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,850 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,366 miles

brake pipes coated in protector

front pads low

Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,707 miles

front tyres wearing on edgres

wear on brake discs

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 WBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

WX03 WBK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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