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WX03 WZH

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 WZH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,310 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,152 miles

nearside headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,042 miles

slight body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 74,955 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,263 miles

all 4 tyres badly perrished

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 65,349 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perrishing

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 63,396 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 May 2008 59,354 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 May 2008 59,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

tailbox clamp broken

Pass 25 May 2007 49,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 49,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 43,738 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front outer cv boots leaking grease.

o/s/f brake hose insecure.

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 WZH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

WX03 WZH is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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