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K202 JAR

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 JAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,591 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 103,591 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre has cracks on side wall but no cords showing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,756 miles

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 92,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,507 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,666 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2006 74,434 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Exceed?

Based on 1,776 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
fog lamp not working 80
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
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K202 JAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 137,194 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 Exceed fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K202 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Exceed typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K202 JAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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