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WU02 XAE

2002 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution61,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,033 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 102,490 miles

poor beam patterns glass misting

Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,198 miles

front pads worn low

sills slightly rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,669 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to floor pan and inner sills

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,648 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to floor pan and inner sills

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

strong advise nearside and offside rear tyres both @ 2mm and have splits on inner sidewalls no cords showing at time of test - attention required

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,051 miles

both rear trailing arm bushies starting to wear

engine sump oil leak

wear starting on rear brake pads

Pass 25 Aug 2012 90,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,484 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,247 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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WU02 XAE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 61,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU02 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU02 XAE registered?

WU02 XAE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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