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WX53 GTZ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 88,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,494 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,323 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,137 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,715 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,763 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,763 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,200 miles

slight movement on nearside rear hub

Fail 7 Jan 2010 45,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement on nearside rear hub

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,694 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,694 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,926 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 16,173 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 GTZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

WX53 GTZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WX53 GTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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