CarVerify

Free Car Check

EV02 GAP

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,473 mi
Last recorded74,473 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 GAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 98,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,753 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 97,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to nearside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,697 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 93,697 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear tyre well (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front joint (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,062 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under vehicle body and brakepipe have been heavily undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under vehicle body and brakepipe have been heavily undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,919 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,401 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,544 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 60,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,338 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 36,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 31,270 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EV02 GAP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EV02 GAP, 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 EV02 GAP?

You can check the full history of EV02 GAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EV02 GAP registered?

EV02 GAP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is EV02 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV02 GAP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EV02 GAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EV02 GAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.