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AU53 GAX

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,884 mi
Last recorded150,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GAX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 150,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH OUT D BUSHES

Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre prop bearing bush deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,327 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 91,675 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 90,829 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,303 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AU53 GAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 GAX, 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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AU53 GAX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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