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M855 XWS

2005 Mitsubishi Delicia

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,545 mi
Last recorded232,545 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delicia137,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 XWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelicia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 232,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (upper section marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail has had a welding repair made which is not fully seam welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (inner and outer sides marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

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

Front metal brake pipes are corroded in places

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

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

both rear anti roll bar clamp bushes are worn and will need attention soon

exhaust system has minor leak of gases in a number of places at front sections (will need attention soon)

nearside and offside rear suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

spare wheel is missing from its carrier

Fail 2 Sep 2017 232,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 225,426 miles

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

nearside rear backing plate slightly wet

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2016 225,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly wet

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 225,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

general corrosion to vehicle

offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 16 Jul 2016 225,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 216,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODING

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 207,851 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS CORRODING

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 207,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 200,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 200,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 195,721 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Dec 2010 188,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

OFFSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Dec 2009 177,461 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2009 177,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 166,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 166,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 113,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,329 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 120,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2006 116,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 116,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delicia?

Based on 4,871 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
6,080
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Steering rack gaiter split 261
fog lamp not working 242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 192
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 192
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M855 XWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delicia in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Delicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 137,321 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 Delicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M855 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delicia typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Delicia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M855 XWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delicia, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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