MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 2002

Review the list of common MITSUBISHI LANCER failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your MITSUBISHI then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:78.79%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI LANCER year 2002 passes without issue)

Based on:2,018 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	81
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Registration plate issues	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	42
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	17
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	81
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Registration plate issues	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	42
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	17
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|8.1.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LANCERs year 2002

Find us on Facebook