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J552 LDS

2003 Mitsubishi 3000

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi 3000103,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 LDS
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 135,209 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 135,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 127,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 127,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 104,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 104,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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J552 LDS is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 103,073 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 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J552 LDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J552 LDS registered?

J552 LDS is a 2003 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is J552 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 LDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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