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WX53 HTE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,105 mi
Last recorded106,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 HTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 106,105 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Apr 2023 105,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,741 miles

exhaust / pads

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,102 miles

fuel lines , exhaust

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,102 miles

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

fuel lines , exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,009 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,513 miles

brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,945 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,945 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,934 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,371 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 34,368 miles

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

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 HTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

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