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AJ53 PYY

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,336 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S unable to extract Rear seat belt. both other rear belts working ok

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexible joint

Fail 29 Jul 2015 87,908 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S unable to extract Rear seat belt. both other rear belts working ok

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexible joint

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,532 miles

1 mounting broken on rear silencer but adequatly supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in N/S Steering idler

Unable to check rear seat belts due to excess luggage

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,532 miles

Slight play in N/S Steering idler

1 mounting broken on rear silencer but adequatly supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to excess luggage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,023 miles

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

play in prop shaft centre mount

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,023 miles

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

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

play in prop shaft centre mount

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,261 miles

Both front trackrod end inner ball joints have slight play

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

N/s/r exhaust rubber missing

Unable to check operation of rear seatbelts !

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stearing wheel cover in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both front trackrod end inner ball joints have slight play

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

N/s/r exhaust rubber missing

Unable to check operation of rear seatbelts !

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stearing wheel cover in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,521 miles

both sides rear indicator bulbs discoloured.

slight wear in n/s steering inner track rod end.

slight wear in o/s steering drag link joint.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 61,000 miles

both sides rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

slight wear in o/s/f steering drag link ball joint.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,821 miles

all tyres getting low.

front brake pads low.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,065 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 PYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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