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DF03 FFH

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,981 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Suspect Exhaust silencer baffle noisy

Nearside Front Bump stops corroded

Nearside Front Drop arm slight play

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank has possible leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stops corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dirt shield corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 77,981 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Suspect Exhaust silencer baffle noisy

Nearside Front Bump stops corroded

Nearside Front Drop arm slight play

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank has possible leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stops corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dirt shield corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,388 miles

Fuel tank damp possible seapage

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush slight play

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Radiator brackets insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank damp possible seapage

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush slight play

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Radiator brackets insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,207 miles

Axle loose on U bolts

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle loose on U bolts

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,691 miles

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

Oil leak

eml light on

front arb bushes have play

front plate loose

front shock bodys rusty

front wheel baring minor play

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,128 miles

e.m.l light on dash

rear shockers weak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,087 miles

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

e.m.l light on dash

rear shockers weak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,907 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,907 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 52,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,351 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 39,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 39,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,807 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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DF03 FFH is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF03 FFH, 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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DF03 FFH is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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