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LU02 ATO

2002 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Delica137,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU02 ATO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 95,968 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 95,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,196 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 88,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,978 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 80,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 75,534 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 67,950 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 67,950 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 53,824 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,591 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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LU02 ATO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LU02 ATO, 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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What year was LU02 ATO registered?

LU02 ATO is a 2002 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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