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WX53 GSY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,978 mi
Last recorded101,978 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 GSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,978 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,835 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points slightly corroded

handbrake has slight travel

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas including front top mount spring plates and rear shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,892 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In arch sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas including front top mount spring plates and rear shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,539 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 99,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,675 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,952 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2017 95,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 95,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 93,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 78,907 miles

slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt webbing

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,004 miles

n/s rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 24 Oct 2010 62,977 miles

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Pass 1 Nov 2009 57,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2008 49,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,174 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 GSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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