2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,220 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,220 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.1%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Suspension26.2%
  3. Body & chassis23.5%
  4. Brakes22.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Steering10.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Tyres4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine31.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.9%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2004 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,220 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).