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AF53 TKJ

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,708 miles

Central middel center prop shaft rubber bush worn

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middel to rear corrored (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside lower and upper and lower wish bones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offsode rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 84,708 miles

Central middel center prop shaft rubber bush worn

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middel to rear corrored (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside lower and upper and lower wish bones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offsode rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,958 miles

Central Rear oil leak on rear diff

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear oil leak on rear diff

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 82,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f+o/s/f (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,977 miles

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion may need att before next test

both nsf and osf have heavy surface rust bye body mounting

whole under side of car has heavy surface rust

Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,977 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion may need att before next test

both nsf and osf have heavy surface rust bye body mounting

whole under side of car has heavy surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,911 miles

metal brake pipes bye brake compensater have some corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,744 miles

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion bye compensater

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,923 miles

front too rear metal brake pipes have so corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,181 miles

idler arm has some play

rubber centre prop has some cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,485 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

center prop shaft bearing rubber worn

rear exhaust box broken up in side

Fail 21 Nov 2013 76,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

center prop shaft bearing rubber worn

rear exhaust box broken up in side

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,821 miles

baffles in exhaust are loose

Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 72,906 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,583 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 TKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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