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AF03 VMU

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,886 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

both front wheel bearings have play close to limit

n/side front anti-roll bar bush has play/wear close to limit

rear lower leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,423 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,422 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,329 miles

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

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 VMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMU, 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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What year was AF03 VMU registered?

AF03 VMU is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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