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MH02 GTU

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 GTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,038 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 66,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil cooler pipe ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,737 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 65,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,063 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,151 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 46,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,210 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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MH02 GTU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH02 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MH02 GTU?

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What year was MH02 GTU registered?

MH02 GTU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MH02 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 GTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH02 GTU have outstanding finance?

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