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N259 TRY

2003 Mitsubishi Exceed

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,829 mi
Last recorded138,829 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed137,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 TRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelExceed
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 138,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 138,298 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody chassis and suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,147 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension, some areas weak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,788 miles

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

corrosion to under body chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,194 miles

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

Corrosion to under body chassis and suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,817 miles

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

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 135,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 129,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,580 miles

Metal fuel lines corroded

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

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

n/s/ fuel lines and brake lines greased

some underside components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,926 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,460 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,751 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 66,309 miles

both bottom ball joints packed with grease to remove play to bodge it through the MOT test

Fail 15 Nov 2006 66,309 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 61,721 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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N259 TRY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N259 TRY, 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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N259 TRY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Exceed, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for N259 TRY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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