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WU52 SKE

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 SKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 92,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 92,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,936 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,010 miles

Inside of n/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,447 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre has a small bulge on outer wall

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WU52 SKE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU52 SKE, 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 WU52 SKE registered?

WU52 SKE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is WU52 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 SKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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