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AJ53 FXC

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 127,069 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY FLUCTUATING

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar retaining device missing PIN (6.6.3a)

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE SLIGHTLY FLUCTUATING

O/S/R SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,349 miles

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

BATTERY INSECURE (NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF TRAY)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES (4)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING IDLER ARM

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1OF2 REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

BATTERY INSECURE (NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF TRAY)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSHES (4)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S STEERING IDLER ARM

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN (SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED)

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS + IDLER ARM

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY TO FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR OUTER MOUNTING BUSHES

TRANSFER BOX RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN (SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED)

SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS + IDLER ARM

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY TO FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR OUTER MOUNTING BUSHES

TRANSFER BOX RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,155 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 104,150 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,722 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,202 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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AJ53 FXC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ53 FXC, 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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AJ53 FXC is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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