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AE04 FRF

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,441 mi
Last recorded197,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 197,441 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 196,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 192,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 182,626 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear lamp lenses deteriorated/ degraded

transmission leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 182,624 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Centre support adrift causing pipes to foul/chafe chassis mounting pin (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer has a gas leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Bushes and pin have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached Bushes failed and pin broken and detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear lamp lenses deteriorated/ degraded

transmission leak

Pass 29 May 2018 173,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 167,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play at steering wheel from accumulative play in other components but is within requirements

Fail 17 May 2017 167,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Beam inverted bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing Light missing from switch (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play at steering wheel from accumulative play in other components but is within requirements

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 146,951 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 146,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 132,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 132,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 118,947 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,677 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 100,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,695 miles

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

Offside front inner drive shaft boot split.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,695 miles

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

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

Offside front inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,375 miles

Slight play detected in more than one steering ball joint.

Slight play in nearside front steering idler.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,032 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 26,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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AE04 FRF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE04 FRF, 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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AE04 FRF is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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