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EX52 URE

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 URE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,925 miles

both front tyres worn

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis/suspension/brake/steering component's

nearside and offside front brake pipes (going to flex hoses) corroded

nearside front short brake pipe (going to caliper) corroded

offside rear leaf spring - rear hanger/bracket - bolt slightly loose

oil leak

rear brake pipes (across rear axle) corroded

rear prop shaft - centre bearing very worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,676 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing/ bush deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion would recommend wax oil

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,465 miles

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

Central Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop center bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower chassis front to back has surface rust in places advise to wax oil

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,537 miles

nearside front (short) brake pipe to caliper becoming corroded

rear propshaft center mounting worn

slight oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Dec 2022 112,467 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (outer) bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 - main front to rear (going to brake load compensator) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe from load compensator to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

nearside front (short) brake pipe to caliper becoming corroded

rear propshaft center mounting worn

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Slightly Discoloured (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not allowing white light.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but not allowing white light.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,584 miles

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

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 rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,189 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 84,189 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,569 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,569 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,427 miles

Adjust hand brake

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,090 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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EX52 URE is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 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 EX52 URE, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EX52 URE is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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