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WX53 HAE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,768 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2024 99,768 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,028 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,027 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck split. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure nuts missing from mounting. (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure nuts missing from mounting. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2016 89,480 miles

Brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Rear (N/S) vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,474 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Rear (N/S) vehicle structure has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

possible fault on centre prop mount [ signs of catching exhaust]

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,796 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

possible fault on centre prop mount [ signs of catching exhaust]

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,514 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

h/brake travel high

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,680 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 HAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

WX53 HAE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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