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BG51 FTK

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,093 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 129,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,807 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,932 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,932 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,395 miles

During brake test, clunk noise from front

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2 rear and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front sub frame mounts n/s and o/s (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,168 miles

corrosion forming around chassis

rear shock shrouds corroded

rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 95,168 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion forming around chassis

rear shock shrouds corroded

rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,070 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,068 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,084 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,084 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,748 miles

Both front bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear silencer mount split

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

Towbar mount bolt loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,444 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,109 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,860 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 53,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,546 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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BG51 FTK is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 102,058 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG51 FTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 FTK is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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