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FD52 GHJ

2002 Mitsubishi Strada

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,796 mi
Last recorded138,796 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Strada133,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 GHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,796 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 138,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 135,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 128,890 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 122,889 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 124,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 119,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,864 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 106,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,034 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to n/s front of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,035 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

dual purpose vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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FD52 GHJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 133,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 GHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD52 GHJ registered?

FD52 GHJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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