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BT53 FUB

2003 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026
Pass 1 Nov 2023 139,098 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,909 miles

General underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 138,653 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 138,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,998 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,943 miles

bonnet latch requires attention

Fail 15 Jun 2018 132,941 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) nearside steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet latch requires attention

Pass 15 May 2017 117,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repair tape on lens (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 May 2016 114,539 miles

Centre prop mount perishing

bolt missing from crossmember

engine oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 114,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded several pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre prop mount perishing

bolt missing from crossmember

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 113,737 miles

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

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

front wipers split

o/s/f bumpstop missing

Pass 24 May 2014 112,282 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 111,226 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in both rear leafe spring bushes

slight play in o/s and n/s front steering arm balljoints

Pass 18 May 2012 109,208 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2011 106,417 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 101,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 96,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 82,961 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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BT53 FUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT53 FUB, 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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BT53 FUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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