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BF53 KXY

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,538 mi
Last recorded117,538 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KXY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,459 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,124 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 96,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,772 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,777 miles

slight movement in : nsf/osf anti roll bar bushes,osf track rod end

tread low on nsf tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2010 85,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight movement in : nsf/osf anti roll bar bushes,osf track rod end

tread low on nsf tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,258 miles

play in nsf/osf anti/roll/bar bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

play in nsf/osf anti/roll/bar bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 48,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 33,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF53 KXY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Green 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 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 BF53 KXY, 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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What year was BF53 KXY registered?

BF53 KXY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 KXY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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