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AF53 SYC

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,327 mi
Last recorded184,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 184,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 180,726 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded

Rear tailgate does not open

Fail 26 Sep 2016 180,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded

Rear tailgate does not open

Pass 9 Sep 2015 176,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 176,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 169,182 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 169,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 158,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 142,754 miles

O/s/f tyre has two small cuts on inner edge of tread no ply or cords showing

Fail 14 Dec 2011 142,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/s/f tyre has two small cuts on inner edge of tread no ply or cords showing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 127,281 miles

Uneven wear to O/S/F tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2010 127,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,396 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,232 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,032 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper blade slight deteriation

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,360 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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 SYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AF53 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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