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EV02 HAV

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 HAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 86,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,505 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 84,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,696 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,368 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,238 miles

all tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,694 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,149 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,619 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,052 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 24,008 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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EV02 HAV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EV02 HAV, 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 EV02 HAV registered?

EV02 HAV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is EV02 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV02 HAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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