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AP04 WRE

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,400 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

both rear shock top covers corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 121,122 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,104 miles

Hand brake performance poor

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 117,978 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake performance poor

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,884 miles

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

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wing holed

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vechicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function chasing corroded to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function chasing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bump stop corroded to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer wing holed

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vechicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,103 miles

both rear shock top covers corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler has ply (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers under front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn shackle buushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger under front dfloor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear pipe very badly corroded near load sensor valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock top covers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears/n.s front to flexy/o.s front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

catalitic converter is corroded starting to break up

Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears/n.s front to flexy/o.s front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

catalitic converter is corroded starting to break up

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare wheel tyre flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,129 miles

ALL tyres wearing thin on edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,029 miles

Front chassis outrigger showing corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,154 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,183 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,596 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AP04 WRE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 82,946 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP04 WRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP04 WRE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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