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AF53 MPX

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,284 mi
Last recorded114,284 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 114,284 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,340 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))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,141 miles

Front foglights deteriorated

Offside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Rear brake pipe, nearside, above axle has surface corrosion

Slight lift detected in both lower balljoints, front suspension lower arms

front tyres perished

oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,739 miles

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

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm, outer balljoint

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm, outer balljoint

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,665 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings and offside rear wheel bearing

Water and corrosion in front foglights and front auxiliary lights

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,665 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber has a heavy oily deposit. No sign of fresh leak but inspection advised, possibly run out of fluid

Slight play in both front wheel bearings and offside rear wheel bearing

Water and corrosion in front foglights and front auxiliary lights

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,835 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,822 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)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,702 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,926 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,289 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,465 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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AF53 MPX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF53 MPX, 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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AF53 MPX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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