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AE52 MWV

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 152,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 146,846 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 145,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 145,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 145,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF and NSF. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 142,414 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 140,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 132,080 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 132,074 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 129,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 125,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 123,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 117,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2012 110,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,257 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,447 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AE52 MWV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE52 MWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 MWV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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