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CA03 UON

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UON
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour OS and NS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

steering colum chafing hoses

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,914 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS and NS (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis bump stop OS and NS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering component deformed Drop arm has excesive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached Both rear shackles inadequately modified also bolts bent/wrong (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour OS and NS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

hose chafing steering colum

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,203 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,030 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,675 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel filler cap says for unleaded vehicles only. (Vehicle is a diesel)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 99,675 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Tailbox has a hole in it (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective Exhaust leaking between turbo and exhaust join (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel filler cap says for unleaded vehicles only. (Vehicle is a diesel)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,377 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,377 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Not approved will not secure(emergency only) (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering idler (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipes from compensator too front excessive corrosion(BOTH) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 92,316 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering damper

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded the three pipes going to the brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play felt at steering wheel

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Slight play in nearside steering idler

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,416 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play felt at steering wheel

Slight play in nearside steering idler

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,232 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 75,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 67,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear fog lamp support bracket damaged

Pass 26 May 2010 59,440 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

offside and nearside outer trackrod ends slight play

rear fog light slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads approx 70% worn

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

offside and nearside outer trackrod ends slight play

rear fog light slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 35,182 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EXHAUST BLOWING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,166 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 26,166 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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CA03 UON is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA03 UON, 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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CA03 UON is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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