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AJ53 YJO

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,514 mi
Last recorded122,514 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,514 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside vehicle showing signs corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,781 miles

underneath is becoming corroded but not excess

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,779 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underneath is becoming corroded but not excess

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,994 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,696 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,696 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 109,071 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 109,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 105,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 84,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,623 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,623 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 56,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,747 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 293,774 miles

Both front wiper blades are fitted upside down, but clear the screen fine. Rear fog lamp is full of water. Front fog lamps are full of water

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 YJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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