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WX53 FYJ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,211 mi
Last recorded72,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,428 miles

advise all brake discs inner side corroded but not to excess

advise offside rear chassis leg corroded

advise offside rear subframe mount area corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,297 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,748 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,188 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,182 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,244 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 38,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,890 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,351 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,101 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 21,101 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FYJ, 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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WX53 FYJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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