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WX53 HKW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads wearing thin. (not metal to metal at time of test. front tyres inner edges are worn. n/s rear tyre has small cuts.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,527 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,860 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,990 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,990 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,028 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 HKW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW registered?

WX53 HKW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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