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WX03 WFU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

unable to fully inspect sills due to bodykit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 79,405 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,707 miles

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

small crack front number plate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,854 miles

both front tyres are on 1.6 mm at the very extreme of inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,560 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 22,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 18,298 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 WFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

WX03 WFU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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