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AK53 EZV

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EZV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,421 miles

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,417 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,653 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,574 miles

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

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

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

front nbrake discs slight lip

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,761 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

squeal from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,500 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak from rear prop area

Fail 21 Aug 2009 41,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak from rear prop area

Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,429 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,985 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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AK53 EZV is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK53 EZV, 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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AK53 EZV is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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