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AK04 ETA

2004 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

161,526 mi
Last recorded161,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L20081,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ETA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 161,526 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,974 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 155,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Offside Front body mounting corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 147,939 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2024 147,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2023 140,918 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 140,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,435 miles

under side corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 137,435 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 130,016 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering joint

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,750 miles

exhaust middle mounting

Fail 7 Feb 2020 126,747 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust middle mounting

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,836 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,077 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 102,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,116 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,094 miles

n/s rear leaf spring rear rubber deteriated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and n/s rear

n/s rear leaf spring rear rubber deteriated

o/s side step loose at rear fixing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,347 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,339 miles

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

play in n/s front rollbar d bush

Pass 29 May 2009 31,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,599 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AK04 ETA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 81,300 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 ETA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 ETA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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