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WX53 FVU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,277 mi
Last recorded134,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 FVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,277 miles

Recent underseal applied to inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,180 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,342 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 119,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 114,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 111,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 106,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 99,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 92,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 92,298 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 83,075 miles

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

o/s and n/s auxillary sidelights not working

slight leak of grease from o/s/f cv boot

Pass 4 May 2013 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 69,435 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,497 miles

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

n/s front wiper blade is spliting on its ends

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,457 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 FVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple 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 WX53 FVU, 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 WX53 FVU registered?

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

Is WX53 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 FVU 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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