Mitsubishi Delica
Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,970 cc
L53 YEYMOT history
L53 YEY is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Delica first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 99,286 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,743 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L53 YEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Delica
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,970 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 31 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L53 YEY was last recorded at 99,286 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 99,286 miles · 25 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,743 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,286 miles
- 2022 – 96,388 miles
- 2021 – 91,907 miles
- 2020 – 86,888 miles
- 2019 – 82,463 miles
- 2018 – 77,136 miles
- 2017 – 73,237 miles
- 2016 – 67,050 miles
- 2015 – 61,847 miles
- 2014 – 56,434 miles
- 2013 – 52,186 miles
- 2012 – 47,224 miles
- 2011 – 41,593 miles
- 2010 – 37,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNsf tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front inner rack has slight play detected at road wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 737037522862
- AdvisoryNsf tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass99,286 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 99,286 miles
- Test number
- 895434132276
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,286 miles (+2,898)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,286 miles
- Test number
- 329767709390
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,388 miles (+4,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 96,388 miles
- Test number
- 234810986825
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower spring arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,907 miles (+5,019)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 91,907 miles
- Test number
- 874438705402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from gear box
Pass86,888 miles (+4,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 86,888 miles
- Test number
- 853337283242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,463 miles (+5,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,463 miles
- Test number
- 793868034011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,136 miles (+3,899)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,136 miles
- Test number
- 122483040336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,237 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,237 miles
- Test number
- 327856650691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack has slight play detected at road wheel
Fail73,167 miles (+6,117)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,167 miles
- Test number
- 839899999261
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack has slight play detected at road wheel
Pass67,050 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,050 miles
- Test number
- 328643628536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass61,847 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,847 miles
- Test number
- 158806775191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,847 miles (+5,413)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,847 miles
- Test number
- 527753175121
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass56,434 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,434 miles
- Test number
- 415371774168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,339 miles (+4,153)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,339 miles
- Test number
- 696648064122
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,186 miles (+4,962)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,186 miles
- Test number
- 485978673157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,224 miles (+5,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,224 miles
- Test number
- 199994172104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,593 miles
- Test number
- 256982481104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,593 miles (+4,588)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,593 miles
- Test number
- 196325471170
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass37,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,005 miles
- Test number
- 360371880112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L53 YEY
- Does L53 YEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L53 YEY expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L53 YEY?
- The MOT on L53 YEY expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L53 YEY done?
- L53 YEY was recorded at 99,286 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
- Has L53 YEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L53 YEY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L53 YEY 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 L53 YEY find?
- L53 YEY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nsf tyre; oil leak.
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