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M901 XVE

2005 Mitsubishi Exceed

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed147,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM901 XVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 100,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 100,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,796 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure first row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damp joint may be dry (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,184 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,764 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,709 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly pitted.

ALL MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS starting to corrode.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,674 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,356 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,146 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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M901 XVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 147,762 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 M901 XVE, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Exceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M901 XVE registered?

M901 XVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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