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AD54 BXU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,467 mi
Last recorded160,467 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 BXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 160,467 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,306 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Various body fixing bolts missing body still supported

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 150,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2022 147,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both blades smeary

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,825 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 140,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 136,389 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 129,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 129,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 122,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 109,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,556 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 78,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,798 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight wheel wobble detected on brake test

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,555 miles

Nearside front fog light damaged/not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,485 miles

Nearside front fog light is broken

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AD54 BXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 BXU, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD54 BXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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