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WA53 UHM

2004 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,296 mi
Last recorded181,296 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L300126,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 UHM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 181,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 181,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 163,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 163,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

alternator belts are loose

nearside rear tyre is cracking between tread

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe is corroded and breaking up

Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front wipers split on ends

engine oil leak quite bad all over underside of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2013 144,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

cuts in tread of offside front tyre

cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 144,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

cuts in tread of offside front tyre

cuts in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 134,455 miles

Air box loose

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 131,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,746 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 118,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 118,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 111,791 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
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WA53 UHM is a 2004 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 126,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 UHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA53 UHM is a 2004 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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