MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear indicator cover has a hole not affecting light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear indicator cover has a hole not affecting light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Inner Prop shaft bearing excessively worn CENTRE BEARING HAS EXCESS PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/ BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak core damaged / worn / pitted (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AS MARKED (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front registration plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 GBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AU53 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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