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WX03 WDP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,486 mi
Last recorded83,486 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,486 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 80,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,168 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld cracked around pipe into silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,444 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 45,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,500 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,725 miles

all four tyres on 3mm tread

chip in screen

very slight oil leak from oil cooler pipe

very slight play in osr bottom arm inner joint

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,477 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 WDP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WDP, 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 WX03 WDP registered?

WX03 WDP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is WX03 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 WDP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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