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AP53 MLP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,156 miles

Heavily undersealed

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,444 miles

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

rear sections of chassis corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n.s and o,s front anti roll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 481,754 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,957 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,152 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AP53 MLP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AP53 MLP, 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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AP53 MLP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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