2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · WX03 WBM
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 94,881 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WX03 WBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 94,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WX03 WBM Mileage History
- 06/05/202291,959 mi
- 04/05/202394,437 mi+2,478 mi
- 06/05/202394,439 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202594,878 mi+439 mi
- 14/08/202594,881 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WX03 WBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (WX03 WBM) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))”.
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