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WX53 HBA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,398 mi
Last recorded67,398 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,358 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 53,594 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre startin g to crack on outer side wall

siight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 52,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,882 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,125 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 HBA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

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

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