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A18 EXF

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,059 mi
Last recorded137,059 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 136,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 134,812 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 129,359 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 117,415 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,561 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,092 miles

rear shackle bushes slight worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 May 2009 58,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,081 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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A18 EXF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 87,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 EXF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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