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AO05 EGK

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EGK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 114,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,146 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,715 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 74,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2014 74,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,555 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,899 miles

nsr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,102 miles

edges of off side front tyre getting worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,279 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AO05 EGK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 EGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 EGK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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