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WU02 WVX

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,321 mi
Last recorded61,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 WVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 61,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,846 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 54,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,328 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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WU02 WVX 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 95.2%.

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 WU02 WVX, 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 WU02 WVX registered?

WU02 WVX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is WU02 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 WVX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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