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L203 WWV

2005 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,515 mi
Last recorded170,515 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi 3000100,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 WWV
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 170,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,349 miles

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 160,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 150,288 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 150,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 144,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 135,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 135,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 125,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 116,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 116,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2016 109,856 miles

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

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

Fail 24 May 2016 109,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

All tyres perished on sidewalls

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,893 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 92,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,125 miles

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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L203 WWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 100,982 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 L203 WWV, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L203 WWV is a 2005 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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