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WX53 GGY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front & both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aim images dim

Fail 5 Apr 2024 93,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front & both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aim images dim

Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,220 miles

Corrosion front and rear inner arches

Corrosion offside front metal brake pipe

Corrosion rear suspension arm mounting areas

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Weak headlight aim images

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,966 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion front inner arches

corrosion rear inner arches

corrosion rear suspension arm mounting areas

nearside front tyre worn close to limit, bald outer edge, deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges, deteriorated

weak headlight aim images

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,121 miles

both front tyres perished, nearside front tyre worn outer edge

corrosion front and rear inner arches

corrosion metal brake pipes

corrosion offside rear chassis leg

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,433 miles

corrosion front and rear inner wheel arches

exhaust deteriorated, slight leak from middle and rear sections

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,647 miles

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

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

corrosion front and rear inner arches

slight leak exhaust

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,480 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to limit

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

corrosion rear inner arches

front and rear brake discs poor condition

rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,685 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section slight leak

front and rear brake discs poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low, bold inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,214 miles

corrosion exhaust system/slight leak

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,474 miles

front and rear brake discs poor condition

slight leak exhaust middle box

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,134 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to limit

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,283 miles

corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake excess travel

uneven wear rear pads

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,442 miles

corrosion front/rear brake discs

nearside front tyre nail

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,823 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,332 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 27,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

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

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