2005 Mitsubishi Delica 3.0L Petrol · VT55 UKC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT but the history reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 11 May 2026 at 183,474 miles passed, the vehicle failed just one month prior due to lighting failures and a faulty windscreen washer. This recent failure suggests the owner only addresses faults once they necessitate a test failure. The overall trend is unstable, as the vehicle fluctuates between clean passes and significant mechanical failures, as seen in late 2024. At 183,474 miles over 21 years, the Delica averages approximately 8,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for an aging MPV. However, data shows a significant surge in activity between August 2023 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered over 1,300 miles in just fourteen months. The failure in August 2024 at 181,011 miles highlighted a period of severe mechanical neglect, indicating that despite the moderate annual mileage, critical components have not been overhauled between annual inspections. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and structural integrity thoroughly. The 2024 failure documented catastrophic brake issues, including thin front pads, excessively worn discs, a binding caliper, and corroded brake pipes masked by grease. While these were supposedly repaired before the October 2024 pass, the presence of deteriorated hoses and corroded ferrules suggests an ongoing risk of hydraulic failure. The corroded nearside inner fuel pipe and major exhaust back box rot noted in that same period indicate thatbody corrosion is significant and affecting the fuel lines and chassis. The suspension also requires attention as the rear anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes were flagged as worn in 2024. Although these were advisories then, the high age of the vehicle means these rubber components are likely perished. A physical inspection should focus on whether the surface corrosion on the bodywork has become structural rust in the mounting points or schannels, as the 2026 record confirms that corrosion is still present and active.