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DF03 VSX

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,238 mi
Last recorded74,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner broken (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket detached but still well supported

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,238 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner broken (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust bracket detached but still well supported

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,778 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,881 miles

Nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside rear reflector slightly damaged

both rear tyres are starting to perish

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,656 miles

nearside rear light cluster is slightly damaged

nearside rear reflector is partly damaged

rear tyres are starting to perish

slight play to both nearside and offside lower ball joints

very slight bind to the offside front brake

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear light cluster is slightly damaged

nearside rear reflector is partly damaged

rear tyres are starting to perish

slight play to both nearside and offside lower ball joints

very slight bind to the offside front brake

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak(quite bad)

loose baffle in center exhaust box

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,656 miles

engine oil leak(quite bad)

loose baffle in center exhaust box

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,169 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

slight brake judder to the front and rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,543 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,543 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,690 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,812 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror cracked

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 VSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSX, 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 DF03 VSX registered?

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

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