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WX03 WRV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,586 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,925 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 70,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,042 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 63,038 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,882 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

slight leak on rear of exhaust pipe

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,280 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,516 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 31,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 25,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,940 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 WRV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRV, 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

How do I check the history of WX03 WRV?

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What year was WX03 WRV registered?

WX03 WRV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is WX03 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 WRV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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