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WX53 FVP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,076 mi
Last recorded67,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 FVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,076 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also nearside track rod end dust cover detiriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,609 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel weakened by modification after market wheel alot of flex and movement (2.1.1)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,299 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,405 miles

Slight uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,994 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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WX53 FVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WX53 FVP, 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 WX53 FVP registered?

WX53 FVP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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