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WX53 HBL

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,150 mi
Last recorded9,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 HBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 9,150 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 9,149 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 9,144 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,011 miles

All 4 tyres worn, 3mm remaining

Pass 12 Oct 2013 8,940 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 8,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,232 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 560 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 HBL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

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

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