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BT51 GCX

2002 Mitsubishi Evolution

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,376 mi
Last recorded72,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution61,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 71,499 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,962 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 43,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,466 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,159 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 34,015 miles

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)

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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BT51 GCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT51 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 GCX registered?

BT51 GCX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is BT51 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 GCX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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