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AF53 YKP

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,573 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 85,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 81,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Middle Bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour TO HIGH OFF SCALE VERY BLACK SMOKE (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,844 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,626 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

split wiper blades

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

split wiper blades

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,916 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,654 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 28,654 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 25,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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AF53 YKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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