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J47 XBL

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

321,343 mi
Last recorded321,343 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 321,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount and front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper end split

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2023 307,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear axle leaking oil

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 307,271 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle leaking oil

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 297,537 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 14 Nov 2022 297,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 29 Nov 2021 286,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 286,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 275,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

offside rear inner sill has corrosion

Pass 2 May 2019 268,735 miles

nearside quarter panel starting to corrode

offside inner sill corrode

Fail 1 May 2019 268,721 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside quarter panel starting to corrode

offside inner sill corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2019 268,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 254,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower inner sill holed by corrosion, not prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 254,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower inner sill holed by corrosion, not prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 248,624 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2017 248,601 miles

Central Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2016 245,459 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 245,459 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 239,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle u clamp brackets corroded

slight play in lower column bush

Fail 23 Feb 2015 239,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle u clamp brackets corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 235,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust corroded and slight blow but not major at time of test

front nearside tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle u clamp brackets corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 234,955 miles

Nearside Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust corroded and slight blow but not major at time of test

front nearside tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle u clamp brackets corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 228,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front propshaft play

Fail 20 Mar 2013 228,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front propshaft play

Pass 23 Feb 2012 217,946 miles

Both rack ends have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Mirror missing

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light switch damaged but working

Fail 21 Feb 2012 217,946 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rack ends have slight play

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Mirror missing

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

light switch damaged but working

Pass 21 Feb 2011 208,052 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

N/S Mirror missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 191,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 179,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2009 179,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 168,128 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Feb 2008 168,127 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2007 159,279 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Both track rod ends slight play

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2006 151,705 miles

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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J47 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J47 XBL, 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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J47 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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