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AO54 GYU

2004 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L20081,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear cab mounts corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Due to excess corrosion on front panel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Due to excess corrosion on front panel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear cab mounts corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Due to excess corrosion on front panel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Due to excess corrosion on front panel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 127,555 miles

Nearside Front panel corroded near body mount

Offside 3rd body mount under cab corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3rd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front panel corroded near body mount

Offside 3rd body mount under cab corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear prop shaft centre bearing rubber perished

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer including sleeve (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced various corroded/ missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting ,exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside reversing lamp lens holed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sils corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear body panels corroded /holed

nearside and offside rear wheel arch and body panels in poor condition and corroded /holed d

Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,676 miles

Body mounts missing

Both rear wheel arches corroded and holed

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 114,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Body mounts missing

Both rear wheel arches corroded and holed

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 108,330 miles

Nearside Front Body mount corroded but not effecting stuctual integrity

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

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

Suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,148 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,501 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,023 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 71,641 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,000 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,370 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,041 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,780 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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AO54 GYU is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AO54 GYU, 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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AO54 GYU is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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