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FD52 NPF

2002 Mitsubishi Strada

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Strada133,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 NPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelStrada
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 80,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,285 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis and underbody coated in stone chip

Fail 29 Jan 2025 68,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis and underbody coated in stone chip

Fail 3 Jan 2025 68,076 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 68,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front brakett (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front and rear body mounts coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 67,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 67,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,834 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,740 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belt bloomin noisy

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fan belt bloomin noisy

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,259 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,642 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,172 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,435 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Strada?

Based on 1,202 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,590
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
fog lamp not working 79
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 69
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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FD52 NPF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 133,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Strada fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 NPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Strada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD52 NPF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Strada, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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