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WX53 GXK

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,440 miles

Centre Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,440 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 77,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,804 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 71,804 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 71,331 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 44,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,796 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 GXK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK registered?

WX53 GXK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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