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FM02 LSL

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 LSL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet locks not securing but bonnet securing on original latch

vehicle testing under track car test, original equipment not fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2026 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet locks not securing but bonnet securing on original latch

vehicle testing under track car test, original equipment not fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2022 44,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 43,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,195 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,546 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,154 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,350 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 24,350 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,656 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 22,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,351 miles

All brake discs have light scoring and some corrosion

Damage to 'a' zone of windscreen just on limits

Front fog lamp switch insecure

Front number plate does not comply with legal requirements

Front tyres wearing unevenly

General corrosion to all components and structure

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,632 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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FM02 LSL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM02 LSL, 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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FM02 LSL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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