2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · WX53 FXP
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 72,299 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX53 FXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 72,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX53 FXP 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 (WX53 FXP) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters strokes are too small/narrow must be ”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character strokes are too narrow, strokes need to”.
WX53 FXP Mileage History
- 12/12/202271,038 mi
- 15/04/202471,078 mi+40 mi
- 15/04/202471,078 mi
- 19/12/202572,298 mi+1,220 mi
- 23/12/202572,299 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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