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AF53 ZHW

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,434 mi
Last recorded122,434 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D mount slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Side light lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 120,301 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft rear hoint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring fouling front propshaft. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure Center body mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,667 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,599 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on all joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear upper bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned rear spring eye (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases entire system corroded/holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) rear bush worn (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) rear bush worn (2.4.B.1b)

oil leak

play steering box/ steering arm ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,558 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,445 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,920 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 53,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,030 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

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 ZHW 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 81.8%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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