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LY02 VZB

2002 Mitsubishi 4X4

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 4X4105,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VZB
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in steering idler arm joints

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

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Light lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Both rear bump stops have fallen off

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop arm bushes perishing on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 99,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inside of chassis....fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around all body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in steering idler arm joints

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

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Light lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Rear Both rear bump stops have fallen off

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop arm bushes perishing on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,784 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking gas (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All drop link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Most of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,784 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged....part of plate missing (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe broke away and hanging-insecure (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer leaking gas (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All drop link arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Most of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,318 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arms on both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inside of chassis and beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear drop link arm bushes are cracking due to age (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of treads are low on both rear rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arms on both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inside of chassis and beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear drop link arm bushes are cracking due to age (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of treads are low on both rear rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded inside of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded inside of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,094 miles

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

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

tracking req; o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,171 miles

chassis getting rusty,

front number plate soon.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,171 miles

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

chassis getting rusty,

front number plate soon.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,711 miles

exhaust system old and rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,438 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,832 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 4X4?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,457
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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LY02 VZB is a 2002 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 105,262 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 4X4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY02 VZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY02 VZB is a 2002 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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