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FD02 UGJ

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,042 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 97,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,611 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 84,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 59,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 57,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

aftermarket exhaust fitted

lowering suspension kit fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,763 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,570 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,509 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,365 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 24,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,779 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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FD02 UGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD02 UGJ, 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 FD02 UGJ registered?

FD02 UGJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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