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Mitsubishi 3000

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,972 cc

K53 UJRMOT history

K53 UJR is a red petrol Mitsubishi 3000 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,818 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 UJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
3000
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 UJR was last recorded at 77,818 miles on 22 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,726 miles · 31 Jul 2019

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,818 miles
  • 2019 – 123,726 miles
  • 2018 – 123,586 miles
  • 2017 – 123,344 miles
  • 2016 – 121,063 miles
  • 2015 – 117,144 miles
  • 2014 – 114,129 miles
  • 2013 – 111,254 miles
  • 2012 – 108,694 miles
  • 2011 – 104,840 miles
  • 2010 – 102,012 miles
  • 2009 – 98,004 miles
  • 2008 – 96,031 miles
  • 2007 – 94,068 miles
  • 2006 – 90,835 miles
  • 2005 – 86,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,818 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure has been undersealed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,818 miles
    Test number
    471331498891
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has been undersealed

  2. Fail124,010 km2 dangerous14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,010 km
    Test number
    180171733267
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire parts missing around rear silencers (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousFuel pipes excessively corroded
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and w/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and w/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp u/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,726 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,726 miles
    Test number
    794583743013
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  4. Fail123,721 miles (+135)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    730024305846
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  5. Pass123,586 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    985673108528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,576 miles (+232)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    466847981999
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both bearings (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, outer sill, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    715691090037
    • AdvisoryFUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail123,344 miles (+2,281)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    767434764864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass121,063 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,063 miles
    Test number
    464675462372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,144 miles (+3,015)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    906636365194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise all metal fuel pipes

  11. Pass114,129 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,129 miles
    Test number
    507684604257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,112 miles (+2,858)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    769096194188
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass111,254 miles (+2,560)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,254 miles
    Test number
    876323793154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePLASTIC SILLS COVERS FITTED

  14. Pass108,694 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    716792602259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,613 miles (+3,773)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    216364782195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass104,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    207725881439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,840 miles (+2,828)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    449885981141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass102,012 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    514319070145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,004 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    363718099118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,002 miles (+1,971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,002 miles
    Test number
    850696299174
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  21. Pass96,031 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    331264608230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,068 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    691659977104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Fail94,068 miles (+3,233)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,068 miles
    Test number
    772817477156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  24. Pass90,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    744764896199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail90,835 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,835 km
    Test number
    511212196121
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    161360205224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K53 UJR

Does K53 UJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 UJR is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 UJR?
The MOT on K53 UJR is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 UJR done?
K53 UJR was recorded at 77,818 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026.
Has K53 UJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 UJR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K53 UJR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K53 UJR find?
K53 UJR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure has been undersealed.

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