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AE02 BPU

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,054 mi
Last recorded200,054 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 200,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 196,221 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 191,368 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop mount on chassis corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 191,358 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))

Offside Front suspension bump stop mount on chassis corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 186,292 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2022 186,282 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2021 181,677 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill panel.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,689 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 174,634 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 170,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 158,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer bracket broken,but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 153,756 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 138,179 miles

offside front brake caliper slightly lazy compared to nearside

Fail 19 Sep 2011 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake caliper slightly lazy compared to nearside

rear fog light cable tied on

Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,050 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2009 110,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,024 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,363 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR TYRES 5MM TREAD DEPTH (O/S/R HAS NAIL IN)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SHACKLE BUSHES

Fail 3 Jul 2006 63,363 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

REAR TYRES 5MM TREAD DEPTH (O/S/R HAS NAIL IN)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY TO REAR SHACKLE BUSHES

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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AE02 BPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,779 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 AE02 BPU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 BPU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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