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WX03 WKA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 84,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,694 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,605 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,597 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,980 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering steel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,792 miles

both front tyre inner edges devoidof tread

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyre inner edges devoidof tread

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,420 miles

corrosion rings forming on inside edge of both front brake discs

inner & outer faces of both rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

n/s trackrod bent

Fail 18 May 2009 26,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion rings forming on inside edge of both front brake discs

inner & outer faces of both rear brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

n/s trackrod bent

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,647 miles

corrosion rings forming on inside edges of both rear brake discs

rearwiper blade split

rubber valves on o/s/f & rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,677 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 WKA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

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

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