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J253 MHC

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,111 mi
Last recorded172,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 MHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 172,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 162,894 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine idle speed high

Fail 28 Feb 2014 162,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 152,929 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 152,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 145,703 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 145,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 135,873 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 135,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 121,264 miles

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 )

Fail 12 Feb 2009 213,105 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,065 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 104,065 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 86,962 miles

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

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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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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