2002 Mitsubishi Pickup 3.0L Petrol · FT02 FYY

The Mitsubishi Pickup presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 February 2025 at 158,845 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior annual tests from February 2022 through February 2024 also passed cleanly, showing no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical issues across the four-year record. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle. The truck covered 3,472 miles between the February 2022 test at 148,193 miles and the February 2023 test at 151,610 miles. It added 3,763 miles to 155,373 miles by February 2024, then 3,472 miles to the 2025 figure. The record is sparse but clean, with no gaps exceeding one year and no sudden accumulation that would suggest heavy commercial abuse. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection beneath the chassis. The MOT history shows no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions failures, yet a 2002 ladder-frame pickup at 158,845 miles commonly develops structural rust on crossmembers and spring hangers unseen by the annual test. Drivetrain components such as the propeller shaft U-joints and differential seals warrant hands-on checks for play and weeping. Tyres and consumable wear cannot be verified from a clean pass sheet alone. The tester recorded no advisories on tread depth or brake binding, but rubber age and caliper condition degrade between tests. Verify the spare wheel, cabin heater matrix, and clutch pedal freeplay before purchase, as these fall outside MOT scope yet affect daily usability on a high-mileage older 4x4.