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FC02 HWB

2002 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L30087,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 160,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 158,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 158,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 157,232 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 155,156 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 150,790 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 160,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 149,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 147,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker bush starting to perish

Offside Front Upper shocker bush starting to perish

Fail 4 Apr 2017 140,996 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper shocker bush starting to perish

Offside Front Upper shocker bush starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

cut in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,225 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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FC02 HWB is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 87,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC02 HWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FC02 HWB registered?

FC02 HWB is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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