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WU02 XCH

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XCH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,894 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,216 miles

play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 May 2016 79,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 67,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,276 miles

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,078 miles

advise emissions close to maximum limit

Fail 13 Apr 2007 40,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,873 miles

advise offside front and rear and nearside front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

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 XCH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCH, 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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What year was WU02 XCH registered?

WU02 XCH is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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