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ML54 SZG

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,925 mi
Last recorded182,925 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 SZG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 182,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 182,562 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 174,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 174,560 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 152,622 miles

Gearbox mounting defective N/S Rear gear box mount ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 152,609 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Beside fuel tank front to rears (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer mount bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Beside battery (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Beside battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective N/S Rear gear box mount ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,902 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMEBER CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS REDUCED EFFECT

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,877 miles

Ball joint has excessive play PITMAN ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

FRONT CROSS MEMEBER CORRODED

FRONT SHOCKS REDUCED EFFECT

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,277 miles

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)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front fog light taped up.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,928 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

O/S front fog light taped up.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 58,792 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,603 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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ML54 SZG is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 87,024 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML54 SZG is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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