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WU02 XFB

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 XFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 135,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 135,225 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking at side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,945 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill where it meets floor pan and roll cage mounts is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside where chassis meets firewall is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 134,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,831 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,636 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Vehicle has been converted for rally use

Fail 25 Sep 2017 133,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Vehicle has been converted for rally use

Fail 8 Jan 2014 133,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 133,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 132,244 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 XFB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

WU02 XFB is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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