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J204 XBL

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,447 mi
Last recorded125,447 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 XBL
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 117,274 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 117,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side track rod end is worn †near side rack gator is twisted †play in near side rear wheel bearing †near side front tyre side wall is split

Pass 31 Mar 2006 112,650 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 112,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight play n/s/r hub assy..................

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 3000?

Based on 22,742 MOT tests across 2,342 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
2,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,151
Steering rack gaiter split 866
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 764
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 730
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 723
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J204 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 94,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi 3000 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J204 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J204 XBL registered?

J204 XBL is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is J204 XBL safe to buy?

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