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RD54 RVO

2005 Mitsubishi Delica

Silver Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

198,838 mi
Last recorded198,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Delica134,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 RVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelDelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 198,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 193,339 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 May 2025 193,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 May 2024 187,074 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 May 2024 187,073 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 29 Apr 2024 187,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 May 2023 175,590 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 19 May 2023 175,590 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 May 2022 163,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 16 May 2022 163,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 May 2021 151,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

PLASTIC UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Fail 18 May 2021 151,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

PLASTIC UNDERSIDE COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Pass 6 May 2020 140,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 5 May 2020 140,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 May 2019 127,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 May 2018 115,440 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2018 115,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Delica?

Based on 67,358 MOT tests across 5,362 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,613
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 3,550
fog lamp not working 3,374
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,884
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,278
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RD54 RVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica in Silver with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Delica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 134,548 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 Delica fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 3,550 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD54 RVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Delica typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Delica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RD54 RVO registered?

RD54 RVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Delica, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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