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WX03 WFC

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,301 mi
Last recorded107,301 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 102,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/suspension mountings ON MOT LIMITS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,901 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,762 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,331 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2006 24,073 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 WFC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

WX03 WFC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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