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AC03 HVW

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 161,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 161,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush steering idler (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,629 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 146,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 134,018 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 118,782 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 103,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 103,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 88,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,440 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 68,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 51,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,982 miles

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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AC03 HVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 AC03 HVW, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 HVW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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