MOT fail rates by first-use year
2002 Mitsubishi L200 MOT fail rate and common faults
How Mitsubishi L200 cars first used in 2002 did at their MOTs from 2022 to 2023, against all cars of the same age. From 2,443 DVSA MOT tests of these cars. First use is usually the date the car was first registered.
MOT data updated
At 21 years, tested in 2023
What stands out
- In 2023, at 21 years old, Mitsubishi L200 cars first used in 2002 failed 43.9% of MOTs (1,032 tests), 1.8 points above the 42.1% for all cars that age.
- From 2022 to 2023, as these cars went from 20 to 21 years old, the fail rate moved from 44.6% to 43.9%.
- The most common fail item that is not a wear item, for the Mitsubishi L200 at 21 years, is rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded, at 5.0 per 100 MOTs (all cars: 2.5).
MOT fail rate by test year
| Test year | Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 years | 44.6% | 1,411 | 42.8% | +1.8 pts |
| 2023 | 21 years | 43.9% | 1,032 | 42.1% | +1.8 pts |
Most common faults at 21 years
These figures cover all Mitsubishi L200 MOTs at 21 years: cars first used 2001 to 2004, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,186). The list uses every first-use year so it has enough tests. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
MOT fail items
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Side/position light not working Wear | 9.2 | 4.9 |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Wear | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Driveshaft CV boot split | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Brake light not working Wear | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Wipers not clearing screen Wear | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Anti-roll bar pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Steering track rod end: ball joint play | 3.0 | 1.9 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=5,186). A test with two items counts once for each.
Advisories
| Advisory | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 30.1 | 14.8 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 29.6 | 15.9 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | 12.5 | 1.8 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | 11.8 | 2.0 |
| Tyre tread close to the legal limit or worn on the edge Wear | 10.4 | 14.8 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Wear | 8.3 | 5.3 |
| Anti-roll bar pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 7.9 | 1.4 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear | 7.5 | 10.4 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Suspension ball joint: slight play | 6.4 | 2.8 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=5,186). A test with two items counts once for each.
Fuel type at 21 years
These figures cover all Mitsubishi L200 MOTs at 21 years: cars first used 2001 to 2004, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,186). Each fuel is set against all cars of the same fuel and age. Fuels with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Fuel | Share of tests | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars, same fuel | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 100.0% | 43.1% | 5,130 | 43.0% | 123,497 miles |
Fail rate by mileage at 21 years
These figures cover all Mitsubishi L200 MOTs at 21 years: cars first used 2001 to 2004, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,186). At 21 years, Mitsubishi L200 cars at over 150,000 miles failed less often (43.6%, n=1,364) than those at 90,000 to 120,000 miles (44.0%, n=1,378). Bands with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Mileage at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90,000 to 120,000 miles | 44.0% | 1,378 | 44.7% |
| 120,000 to 150,000 miles | 47.4% | 1,397 | 46.5% |
| Over 150,000 miles | 43.6% | 1,364 | 46.6% |
Car tax rules for a 2002 car
- Cars first registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 are taxed by CO2 emissions band, from band A (the lowest emissions) to band M. The band is set by the CO2 figure on the V5C logbook.
These are the rules, not the amount for a specific car. Car tax check
ULEZ and clean air zones
- Diesel cars first registered before September 2015 usually do not meet Euro 6, so a 2002 diesel usually pays the ULEZ daily charge. A few models met Euro 6 early.
- The clean air zones in Birmingham and Bristol use the same Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel standards. The low emission zones in Scotland use them too, but enforce them with fines, not a daily charge.
The Euro standard of the car decides, not the year alone. ULEZ checker
Other years of the Mitsubishi L200
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 28 September 2026.
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