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WX53 HYO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,148 mi
Last recorded97,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 HYO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,613 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,282 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,578 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 58,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,605 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 HYO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

WX53 HYO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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