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HF52 LJU

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 LJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 128,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 116,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing both rear reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 115,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front reg plate damaged

front suspension slightly corroded

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Apr 2020 113,740 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front upper suspension arms slightly corroded

front reg plate damaged

offside body holed not within prescribed area

slight corrosion throughout underside

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all under side has advanced corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 111,753 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all under side has advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 104,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,963 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,846 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,521 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

advise n/s/f side runner clamp close to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,078 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,916 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 27,860 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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HF52 LJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF52 LJU, 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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What year was HF52 LJU registered?

HF52 LJU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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