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WX53 HLA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,068 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

play in steering rack

underseal under vehicle on chassis rails brake pipes and on suspention

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,968 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 102,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 63,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,893 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,584 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 HLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

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

Is WX53 HLA safe to buy?

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