MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle heavily under sealed
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)
exhaust / pads
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel lines , exhaust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel lines , exhaust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
brake pipes
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of WX53 HTE?
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What year was WX53 HTE registered?
WX53 HTE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 December 2003.
Is WX53 HTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WX53 HTE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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