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BF53 KYV

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,006 mi
Last recorded50,006 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,006 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2024 49,388 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded /cracked (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in two places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 48,805 miles

chip in front windscreen x2

offside front body mount repair covered in underseal

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2023 48,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

chip in front windscreen x2

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,014 miles

Covers fitted

Extensive surface corrosion under vehicle and on suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,206 miles

Extensive surface corrosion over suspension and steering components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,108 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension and steering components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 cracks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,610 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/ suspension parts

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 32,345 miles

slight play in steering mechanism.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,726 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,983 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 17,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,010 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
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BF53 KYV 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 90.9%.

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 BF53 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

BF53 KYV is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 KYV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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