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AE53 FPC

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

271,670 mi
Last recorded271,670 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FPC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2020 271,670 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to uj joints (1.2.1 (g))

Brake prescribed area fractured Hole near brake pedel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flxie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear Uj worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached UJ worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up Gaiter split and full off mud (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slight play

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Chassis all rusty

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 263,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 263,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Center bearing mount (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 256,348 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2018 256,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes rear of brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure all (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) bush worn through bolt (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

slight play in front wheel bearings

Rear prop uj excessive worn

Pass 20 Apr 2017 247,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 247,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked Broken (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 232,806 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front propshaft uv joint worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlight slightly inscure

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 217,958 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front shocks weak

o/s/f headlight slightly inscure

Pass 3 May 2014 203,631 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Apr 2013 186,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 170,171 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 153,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 135,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,687 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,402 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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AE53 FPC is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE53 FPC, 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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AE53 FPC is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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