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WX03 WXE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,559 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 993,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,801 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

no cleaning device fitted to headlamps

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,128 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,128 miles

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)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 63,872 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 56,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,131 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,067 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,097 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 WXE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

WX03 WXE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WX03 WXE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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