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WX53 GZW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,152 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,051 miles

Offside Front wing under shield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 80,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wing under shield insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,674 miles

surface scale to under body slight leak on gear box

Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,023 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,814 miles

Oil leak

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 GZW 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 94.1%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

WX53 GZW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WX53 GZW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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