2003 Mitsubishi Delica 3.0L Petrol · HC53 HCH
2003 Mitsubishi Delica (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 247,120 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI DELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC53 HCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 247,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC53 HCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Delica (HC53 HCH) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe offside steering rack gator / boot and nearside boot split (2.1.3 (f) (i”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HC53 HCH Mileage History
- 20/06/2024219,749 mi
- 14/07/2025234,203 mi+14,454 mi
- 14/07/2025234,203 mi
- 13/07/2026244,354 mi+10,151 mi
- 13/08/2026247,120 mi+2,766 mi
Average of roughly 12,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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