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AF03 UGT

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

114,443 mi
Last recorded114,443 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,443 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 114,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 108,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play chalked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting point, chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured x2 places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch, chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting area, on the inside and outside (x2 places) chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Offside and Nearside front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,089 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,345 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,410 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,906 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,577 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 57,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,915 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,839 miles

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber split

Fail 18 Feb 2011 43,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,917 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,917 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,977 miles

1) Slight play in rear spring hanger bushes.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 24,800 miles

1) Rear indicators starting to show white light.

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,800 miles

1) Rear indicators starting to show white light.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,931 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 19,931 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

1) Rear tailgate flap lose ( KEY ? ).

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,701 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 UGT is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 AF03 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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