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AG03 WLC

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 WLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,334 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 133,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front - Streaky/poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 131,810 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle join (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating but not excessive at this stage (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' does not affect view of road or pedestrians (8.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 130,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle join (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating but not excessive at this stage (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' does not affect view of road or pedestrians (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,762 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 113,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

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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AG03 WLC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AG03 WLC, 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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AG03 WLC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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