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WX03 WYH

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,785 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi pipes loose but still secure

Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,785 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi pipes loose but still secure

Pass 23 Nov 2019 91,459 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,619 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 87,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 84,471 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 83,295 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 83,295 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 82,778 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 72,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 6 May 2013 72,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 60,321 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 57,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,264 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 WYH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WYH, 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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WX03 WYH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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