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WX03 WTE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

underside is corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 120,220 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2025 120,184 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre has been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 118,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 112,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,762 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 110,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 110,414 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,488 miles

Front Head lamps different colour

Nearside Front Beam patter fuzzy

Pass 8 Aug 2015 99,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre worn in inner tread area.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 80,386 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,176 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 24 May 2010 50,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 46,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,004 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear fog lamp warning lamp showing symbol for front fog lamp

Pass 2 May 2006 27,221 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2006 27,221 miles

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

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

o/s/fand n/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

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 WTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

WX03 WTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 WTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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