MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,111 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
engine idle speed high
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine idle speed high
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres are cracking and perishing
engine is leaking oil
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres are cracking and perishing
engine is leaking oil
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
front tyres perishing between treads
rear seats removed at time of test
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
front tyres perishing between treads
rear seats removed at time of test
coolent pipes in the middle of the vehicle are quite rusty and leaking
front to rear brake pipe is quite rusty
n/s/r tyre has a deep split in the side wall
rear shackle bushes are cracking and perishing
slight play in the n/s track rod end
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
coolent pipes in middle of the vehicle are quite rusty and leaking
front too rear brake pipe is quite rusty
n/s/r tyre has a deep split in the side wall
rear shackle bushes are a cracking
slight play in the n/s track rod end
tempoary locking fuel cap fitted
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear seats remove at time of test ( van )
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Alternator belt loose/ Battery light on at low revs.
Imbalance on front brakes,close to failing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Alternator belt loose/ Battery light on at low revs.
Imbalance on front brakes,close to failing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp aim adjusted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J253 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J253 MHC, 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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J253 MHC is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 14 August 2002.
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