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WX53 HAO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 115,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,561 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 100,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,423 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 93,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 89,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 82,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 74,017 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,886 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,017 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,324 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 HAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX53 HAO registered?

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

Is WX53 HAO safe to buy?

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