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HY03 ZFB

2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab88,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,034 miles

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

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

eml light illumined

Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 82,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes on wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

noisy rear brakes when applied

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (Recommend attention soon, benefit of doubt given) (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,656 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,656 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaks from around engine area investigation advised

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on underside, chassi, exhaust and front and rear suspension

front brake discs pitted and corroded

slight play felt in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight smear from n/s wiper blade

slight wear in front anti roll bar D bush's

surface corrosion on brake pipes

weep of grease from n/s/f upper suspension dust cover but boot still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 20 Jun 2017 65,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and split all round (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is perished and split all round (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on underside, chassi, exhaust and front and rear suspension

front brake discs pitted and corroded

slight play felt in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight smear from n/s wiper blade

slight wear in front anti roll bar D bush's

surface corrosion on brake pipes

weep of grease from n/s/f upper suspension dust cover but boot still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 65,209 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,965 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre in poor condition and cracking between tread and sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracked and perished around side wall and treaded srea no cords visable

corrosion on underside of vehicle

engine runs lumpy

o/s/r tyre starting to perish around treaded area

slight surface corrosion to some brake pipes

surface corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

surface corrosion on pas pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,652 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre starting to perish around treaded area

slight surface corrosion to some brake pipes

surface corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

surface corrosion on pas pipes

wiper blade ends split

both front tyres cracked and perished around side walls and treaded area. no cords visable

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,576 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,751 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,970 miles

n/s/r tow bracket one bolt loose

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,969 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tow bracket one bolt loose

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/r spring eye bush

Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/r spring eye rear bush

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,490 miles

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

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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HY03 ZFB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue 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 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 HY03 ZFB, 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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HY03 ZFB is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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