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CM52 EVO

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,154 mi
Last recorded57,154 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM52 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 56,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported OSF flexi brake pipe support (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,116 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 55,111 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 54,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 53,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,353 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,341 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 41,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,683 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Dec 2005 17,393 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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CM52 EVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CM52 EVO, 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 CM52 EVO registered?

CM52 EVO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is CM52 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM52 EVO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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