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M461 WYD

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

Black Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

261,341 mi
Last recorded261,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 WYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 261,341 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 254,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 254,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 249,842 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 249,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 245,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 245,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 236,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 231,417 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 231,362 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2011 221,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 221,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 211,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 211,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 211,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 198,539 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear rim odd

number plates poor

rear pads worn

Fail 21 Apr 2009 198,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn (will need changing with pads)

had no oil

number plates poor

offside window fault

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 181,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 163,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 163,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 148,302 miles

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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M461 WYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in Black with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M461 WYD, 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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M461 WYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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