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BV53 MZW

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,082 mi
Last recorded137,082 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 137,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 135,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 129,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,100 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 122,784 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 118,946 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 118,941 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,739 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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BV53 MZW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV53 MZW, 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 BV53 MZW registered?

BV53 MZW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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