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EV02 SEC

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 71,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,306 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,071 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working reconnected earth wire (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,753 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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EV02 SEC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc 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 EV02 SEC, 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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EV02 SEC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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