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HC02 ELJ

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

309,720 mi
Last recorded309,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC02 ELJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 309,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 302,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbone bushes worn, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 302,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed extended test required but vehicle overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper wishbone bushes worn, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 275,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in shock bushes and d bushes

slight blow exhaust joint

Pass 19 Aug 2023 252,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 230,453 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2022 229,435 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2021 210,212 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills

play rear bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2021 210,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills

play rear bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2020 191,336 miles

tyres starting to mishape in tread

Fail 24 Aug 2020 191,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper ball joint noisy

tyres starting to mishape in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2019 176,414 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 176,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 153,564 miles

slight play front ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 127,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,316 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to service

Some deterioration to roll bar link dust covers

Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,316 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to service

Some deterioration to roll bar link dust covers

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?

Based on 67,358 MOT tests across 5,362 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,613
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 3,550
fog lamp not working 3,374
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,884
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,278
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HC02 ELJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 137,268 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Delica fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 3,550 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC02 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HC02 ELJ registered?

HC02 ELJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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