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GF53 USL

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 USL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 180,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 170,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 170,312 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 154,916 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 154,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 146,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 141,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 141,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 135,018 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 134,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 129,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 124,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 124,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 82,803 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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GF53 USL is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 USL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF53 USL is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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