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WX53 GVV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 98,663 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 77,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,613 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 GVV 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 82.4%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

WX53 GVV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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