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AB54 AJS

2009 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,150 mi
Last recorded175,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi L20088,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 AJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 175,150 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 175,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 168,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 168,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 162,437 miles

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

Handbrake lever long

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2022 154,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 146,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,974 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 134,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,378 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 81,425 miles

engine has oil leak

hand brake almost at end of travel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low

hand brake almost at end of travel

Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low

hand brake almost at end of travel

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,576 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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AB54 AJS is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 88,842 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 AB54 AJS, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB54 AJS registered?

AB54 AJS is a 2009 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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