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WX53 GXL

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,282 mi
Last recorded64,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 64,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 63,122 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,182 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,355 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 50,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,891 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,928 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,913 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 Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Nearside rear lower suspesnsion arm nut not showing as much thread as on offside, nut tight.

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

Slight damege on nearside rear seat belt.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 GXL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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