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WX53 GWZ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,460 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 96,052 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,092 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,305 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 84,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,081 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,241 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,327 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,086 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,349 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,824 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 51,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,938 miles

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

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 GWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 GWZ, 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 GWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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