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VF53 RZU

2016 Mitsubishi Delica

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,788 mi
Last recorded149,788 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Delica114,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 149,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 148,672 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 148,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 148,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 148,245 miles

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

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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,089 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 146,089 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 109,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 109,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,074 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 90,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

O/s & N/s rear tyres worn at inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm Dunlop Grand Trek AT3 225/80/15 105S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 90,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

O/s & N/s rear tyres worn at inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm Dunlop Grand Trek AT3 225/80/15 105S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working remake poor connection [bulb in bulb-holder] (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,060 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,238 miles

Engine covers under trays fitted

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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VF53 RZU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Delica in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 114,362 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 VF53 RZU, 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 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF53 RZU registered?

VF53 RZU is a 2016 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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