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AD53 EJZ

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Lpg 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,338 mi
Last recorded116,338 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,282 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 112,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s to wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,516 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both o/s & n/s front anti roll bar d-bushes to wishbones slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 55,171 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,067 miles

slight movment starting sterring box drop arm

Pass 17 Nov 2007 38,341 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 38,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,649 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AD53 EJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,972cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD53 EJZ, 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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AD53 EJZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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