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WX03 WGV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,855 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal

oil feed pipe osf inner arch fouling and rubbing through pipe

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end pannel floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch not welded correctly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covered in underseal

oil feed pipe osf inner arch fouling and rubbing through pipe

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,316 miles

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

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

offside front flexi hose has a temporary fixing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

offside front brake flexi hose has a temporary fixing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,208 miles

Advanced corrosion to front chassis and subframe

All shock absorber tubes have advanced corrosion

Corrosion to rear chassis and inner wing areas

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Sports exhaust fitted which is loud but not considered excessive

Temporar repair carried out to o/s/f brake hose mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2011 58,208 miles

Advanced corrosion to front chassis and subframe

All shock absorber tubes have advanced corrosion

Corrosion to rear chassis and inner wing areas

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Sports exhaust fitted which is loud but not considered excessive

Temporar repair carried out to o/s/f brake hose mounting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,200 miles

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

rear wiper split [not mot test item]

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,664 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 WGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WGV, 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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WX03 WGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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