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WX53 FXP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,298 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters strokes are too small/narrow must be 14mm strokes (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character strokes are too narrow, strokes need to be 14mm wide (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,078 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember/Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 71,078 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Crossmember/Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,038 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,038 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,373 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,034 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,477 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,803 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 61,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,522 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,211 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 30,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,999 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 FXP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

WX53 FXP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is WX53 FXP safe to buy?

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