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AD53 SEA

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,885 mi
Last recorded175,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SEA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 175,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Over chassis (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 lens (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 172,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 168,221 miles

1 x number plate lamp lens missing

Front fog lamps inoperative

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 168,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 152,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2018 152,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,131 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 142,884 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

rear springs damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 142,884 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

rear springs damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,098 miles

N/side inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorating but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,322 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 103,379 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AD53 SEA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD53 SEA, 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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AD53 SEA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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