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V11 BYE

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 BYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 48,351 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 48,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 44,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,083 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,070 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,192 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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V11 BYE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V11 BYE, 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

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What year was V11 BYE registered?

V11 BYE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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