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AF03 SMX

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,876 mi
Last recorded157,876 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SMX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,689 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 145,689 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018
Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,554 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,094 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 116,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing bailjoint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,441 miles

chassis starting to rust

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,099 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 91,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,453 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 80,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,551 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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AF03 SMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF03 SMX, 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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AF03 SMX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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