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E7 SBX

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,154 mi
Last recorded121,154 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 120,312 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,144 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 128,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner track control arm has slight play ??

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,580 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,142 miles

long travel at handbrake

Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

long travel at handbrake

Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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E7 SBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E7 SBX, 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

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What year was E7 SBX registered?

E7 SBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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