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WX53 GUU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,033 mi
Last recorded100,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 100,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 96,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 92,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion innerfront,rear arches,inner sills,front,rear shockers,shockers,front suspension,fuel filler pipes,rear top shocker mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg

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

Prescribed area slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,916 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,939 miles

Front & rear discs rusted

Pass 18 Dec 2010 31,213 miles

corrosion to rear section of exhaust system

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 25,821 miles

Difficult to check servicability of all wheel bearingsd due to drive train arrangement

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small splits in both wiper blades

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 GUU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

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

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