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AJ52 PFE

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,686 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,684 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroding and weak in places (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 115,927 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 102,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,133 miles

Item removed from windscreen drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating and as cut

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2015 96,128 miles

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

Item removed from windscreen drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating and as cut

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating cracking

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade ineffective

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,848 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre valve dust cap missing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,410 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Transfer case mounting rubber bush deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 71,196 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,473 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 65,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,058 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,056 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s wiper torn.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,994 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 49,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,833 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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AJ52 PFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ52 PFE, 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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AJ52 PFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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