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L940 DFD

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

Silver Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,017 mi
Last recorded179,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 179,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion in rear arches

Fail 22 Jan 2018 179,017 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion in rear arches

Pass 20 Jan 2017 174,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 174,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam n/w (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 161,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 156,916 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,916 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 150,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 144,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,917 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 117,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 117,870 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 109,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight water leak under bonnet

Pass 27 Jan 2006 102,597 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 102,376 miles

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

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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L940 DFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in Silver with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L940 DFD, 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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L940 DFD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 16 February 2003.

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