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WX53 HZZ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,272 mi
Last recorded72,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 72,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,555 miles

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 53,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,538 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

under shields fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2017 52,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

under shields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,207 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,412 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,212 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,162 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 HZZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

WX53 HZZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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