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WU52 TFA

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,349 mi
Last recorded67,349 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 TFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,349 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2015 67,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear Section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch To Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor To Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger To Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail (inner & outer) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch To Sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine Has Slight Knocking (poss Balance Shaft)

Excessive Underbody Corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,306 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,465 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,298 miles

Blow from centre exhaust.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Various brake pipes rusted.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,502 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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WU52 TFA 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 91.7%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

WU52 TFA is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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