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WX03 WDM

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

170,131 mi
Last recorded170,131 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 170,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 168,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 168,699 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 168,656 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Various suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 162,920 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Rear axle area excessively rusted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box has loose mount

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 162,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear axle area excessively rusted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust back box has loose mount

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 160,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018
Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,647 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 123,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 109,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 98,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 82,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 68,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,145 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 WDM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

WX03 WDM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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