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AF52 VND

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Lpg 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,333 mi
Last recorded203,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VND
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 203,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part of catalyst joining area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill floor area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area as marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill floor area as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail as marked, leaf spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front behind front bumper as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering intermediate link arm is insecure as marked (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 196,324 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 196,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 183,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 183,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 172,685 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 172,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative insecure (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 156,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 156,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture x3 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,233 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,192 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,906 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 14 May 2015 133,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2014 126,867 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,365 miles

Spare Tyre Flat

Pass 22 Feb 2012 112,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 106,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 99,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,301 miles

tinted glass

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2007 67,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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AF52 VND is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,972cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,779 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 AF52 VND, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 VND is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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