2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · WX53 HJO
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 70,401 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX53 HJO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
- 70,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX53 HJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (WX53 HJO) between October 2009 and May 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
WX53 HJO Mileage History
- 27/10/200939,507 mi
- 27/10/200939,507 mi
- 30/10/201049,880 mi+10,373 mi
- 29/10/201152,499 mi+2,619 mi
- 30/10/201259,390 mi+6,891 mi
- 05/12/201360,250 mi+860 mi
- 12/12/201463,359 mi+3,109 mi
- 15/12/201463,377 mi+18 mi
- 15/12/201564,775 mi+1,398 mi
- 15/12/201564,796 mi+21 mi
- 06/12/201666,355 mi+1,559 mi
- 07/12/201666,360 mi+5 mi
- 13/12/201767,344 mi+984 mi
- 20/11/201868,052 mi+708 mi
- 21/11/201868,065 mi+13 mi
- 13/01/202068,389 mi+324 mi
- 14/12/202068,698 mi+309 mi
- 14/12/202068,699 mi+1 mi
- 07/02/202269,172 mi+473 mi
- 17/04/202369,639 mi+467 mi
- 08/05/202470,401 mi+762 mi
- 08/05/202470,401 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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