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WX03 WXF

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 88,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,086 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 86,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,621 miles

Evidence OSR brake binding

Evidence of oil leak from front transfer box

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,117 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,453 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,963 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,925 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,364 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,579 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 WXF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WXF, 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

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What year was WX03 WXF registered?

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

Is WX03 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 WXF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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