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J202 KAE

2005 Mitsubishi Exceed

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,752 mi
Last recorded241,752 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed147,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 KAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 241,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 232,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 221,450 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust rubbing tobar

Pass 18 Sep 2012 212,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 199,659 miles

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

Oil leak

some play in steering linkages

Pass 19 Aug 2010 188,575 miles

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Aug 2010 188,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Aug 2009 179,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake performance good but n/s/r handbrake poor

emissions just passed test but engine performance low,further investigation required

Fail 18 Aug 2009 179,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake performance good but n/s/r handbrake poor

Pass 6 Aug 2008 167,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake disc slightly worped

nearside front inner cv boot split

steering box idler slght play

Fail 30 Jul 2008 166,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake disc slightly worped

nearside front inner cv boot split

steering box idler slght play

Pass 8 Aug 2007 160,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 146,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 146,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Exceed?

Based on 1,776 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
fog lamp not working 80
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
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J202 KAE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 147,762 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 Exceed fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J202 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Exceed typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J202 KAE registered?

J202 KAE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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