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AK53 EZW

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,135 mi
Last recorded171,135 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 161,059 miles

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

engine mil light on

Fail 9 Feb 2024 161,059 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop light fault (4.3.3 (b))

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

engine mil light on

Pass 1 Mar 2023 156,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 156,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 156,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 156,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 156,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed on tail door. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 156,208 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp been replaced with a manually adjusted lamp so cannot be adjusted from switch on dash.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 156,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp been replaced with a manually adjusted lamp so cannot be adjusted from switch on dash.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 143,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 135,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bothsides very dim (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,912 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak?

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,402 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 124,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,146 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,146 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,255 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,028 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 EZW is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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