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AJ53 FXM

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,925 mi
Last recorded95,925 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,925 miles

Front suspension bump stops corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension bump stops corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking both (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,000 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,159 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,341 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,558 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,409 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 28,398 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,856 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
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AJ53 FXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AJ53 FXM, 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 FXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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