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AK53 MGX

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected idler (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wings corroded and holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,085 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,670 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,580 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rears ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 82,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rears ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,354 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,924 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 75,913 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near rear and at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 65,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working with side lamp on (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working with side lams on (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all at brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,216 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,545 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,545 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,049 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 MGX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AK53 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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