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DF52 BVH

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 61,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,309 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front tyrea wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,384 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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DF52 BVH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF52 BVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF52 BVH?

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What year was DF52 BVH registered?

DF52 BVH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is DF52 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BVH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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