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HG52 BRX

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,886 mi
Last recorded185,886 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 BRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 185,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 180,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 176,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 1 Mar 2019 160,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 149,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 149,449 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 138,064 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4x tyres very low on tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,070 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,496 miles

All brake discs worn , scored and corroded

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some corrosion apparent to sill ends

Sports exhaust fitted not considered loud

Fail 6 Dec 2011 42,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

All brake discs worn , scored and corroded

Check engine light on

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

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

Some corrosion apparent to sill ends

Sports exhaust fitted not considered loud

Service brake poor for model

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,221 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine check light on dash

hand brake as alot free travel needs looking at

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,450 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

slight exhaust leak rear joint

Fail 12 Jan 2009 33,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

slight exhaust leak rear joint

Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,902 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 29,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 20,589 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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HG52 BRX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG52 BRX, 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 HG52 BRX registered?

HG52 BRX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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