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AF03 JBE

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,734 mi
Last recorded210,734 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 210,734 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 210,705 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 199,422 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 189,692 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 189,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML Light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 168,166 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside front tyre starting to split

Fail 16 Dec 2016 168,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 2 Dec 2015 154,673 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged not likely to be misread

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

suspect wheel alignment is out of align

Fail 26 Nov 2015 154,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged not likely to be misread

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

suspect wheel alignment is out of align

Pass 8 Dec 2014 143,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 139,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 128,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 69,390 miles

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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AF03 JBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 AF03 JBE, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 JBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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