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CE52 VVZ

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,796 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,503 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge's scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,628 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,628 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs look to have been slightly heated (not binding)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs look to have been slightly heated (not binding)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,064 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front flexy brake hoses RECOMMEND REPOSITIONING

offside rear & nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight heat cracks in both front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,928 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,844 miles

wiper blades have been shortened redusing swept area.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 27,809 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 2,193 miles

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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CE52 VVZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 CE52 VVZ, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE52 VVZ registered?

CE52 VVZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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