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VF51 AJY

2001 Mitsubishi Delica

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Delica145,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,399 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 97,019 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 89,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 81,635 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2023 81,635 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,125 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 73,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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VF51 AJY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 145,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF51 AJY, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF51 AJY registered?

VF51 AJY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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