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AE53 FNY

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FNY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,268 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,018 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

front light member rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,490 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,380 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,722 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,722 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,504 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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AE53 FNY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AE53 FNY, 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 AE53 FNY registered?

AE53 FNY is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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