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AF04 VXA

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,021 mi
Last recorded186,021 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 186,021 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 186,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 184,020 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 184,009 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 179,847 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

Pass 21 Nov 2018 179,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 172,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 172,181 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 164,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 154,301 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Nov 2015 153,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 141,766 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,797 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 134,797 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 126,510 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 126,510 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 117,839 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 108,437 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 108,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 99,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,276 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AF04 VXA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 87,024 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 AF04 VXA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF04 VXA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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