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AK53 UCE

2003 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,368 mi
Last recorded181,368 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L20082,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 181,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside front inner (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outers into calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side inner (2.5.C.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 181,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front inners (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking Rear (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Offside rear lower (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion Offside front inner (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front outers into calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side inner (2.5.C.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 171,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inner (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear bracket corroded and loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 171,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inner (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear bracket corroded and loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light surface cracking to rear tyre treads

timing belt?

Fail 30 Oct 2014 162,203 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light surface cracking to rear tyre treads

timing belt?

Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

timing belt??

Fail 22 Oct 2013 150,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner 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 Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

timing belt??

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

timing belt??

Fail 19 Oct 2012 137,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

timing belt??

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,751 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on centre rear upper steel brake brake pipe

slight play in front anti-roll bar d bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2011 123,751 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on centre rear upper steel brake brake pipe

slight play in front anti-roll bar d bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,792 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on front and rear inner steel brake pipes

front anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

nearside front tyre 2mm of tread approx

rear tyres 2-3mm of tread approx

slight play at nearside front steering idler arm

timing belt??

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,538 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on rear inner steel brake pipe

front anti-roll bar d bushes worn

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose exhaust not insecure

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

timing belt???

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,601 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge no visible tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,328 miles

offside front tyre tread depth 2 mm approx

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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AK53 UCE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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