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K420 PHU

2002 Mitsubishi 3000

Red Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

212,636 mi
Last recorded212,636 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi 300094,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK420 PHU
MakeMitsubishi
Model3000
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 212,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 212,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 208,541 miles

Front brake back plates rusted

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

Rear panel rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 208,541 miles

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

Front brake back plates rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear panel rusted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 204,624 miles

Front brake back plates rusted

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear bumper support rusted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 204,624 miles

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

Front brake back plates rusted

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear bumper support rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 198,764 miles

Front brake back plates rusted

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2022 198,741 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake back plates rusted

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2020 196,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 196,038 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 191,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 191,207 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 189,110 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 183,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 183,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 172,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 171,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 170,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak at rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 160,650 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 154,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 154,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 144,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 138,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 138,129 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,513 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Fail 18 Mar 2009 132,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2008
Pass 13 Mar 2007 124,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 124,813 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front of side innor cv joint gaiter split to excess

Pass 11 Mar 2006 118,928 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s cvj gaitor perishing [inner]

o/s steering rack gaitor perishing

r/n/s tyre weaing low 3mm

slight buckle in f/n/s disc

slight oil leak from steering rack

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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K420 PHU is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000 in Red with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K420 PHU, 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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K420 PHU is a 2002 Mitsubishi 3000, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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