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WX53 HBJ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,722 mi
Last recorded39,722 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,722 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 39,722 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing very close to the limit and worn around inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly worn around inner edge and slightly under-inflated

Pass 27 Sep 2008 29,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,280 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 12,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

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 HBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

WX53 HBJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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