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KN52 XFC

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,626 mi
Last recorded75,626 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 XFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,608 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,092 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 66,027 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,126 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic side skirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2011 56,577 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,606 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 471,857 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 25,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,098 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,663 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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KN52 XFC 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 68.4%.

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 KN52 XFC, 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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KN52 XFC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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