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AU05 XBX

2005 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

215,225 mi
Last recorded215,225 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 215,225 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pipes corroding

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear leaf spring bushes

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2017 215,208 miles

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2017 215,208 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 215,085 miles

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

front number plate damaged

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear shock corroded and damp

oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2016 215,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

front number plate damaged

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear shock corroded and damp

oil leak

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2015 214,637 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 214,637 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 214,178 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2014

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2013 212,121 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres perished and spliting

screen chipped

Fail 13 May 2013 212,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres perished and spliting

screen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2012 206,384 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front headlamp wet inside

Fail 25 Apr 2012 206,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside front headlamp wet inside

Pass 20 May 2011 197,229 miles

rear shocks corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2011 197,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear shocks corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2010 186,148 miles

front roll bar bushes getting worn

front to rear and both front brake pipes corroding

nearside rear lamp loose

Pass 9 May 2009 169,857 miles

both front shock lower bushes displaced

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 6 May 2009 169,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front shock lower bushes displaced

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 21 May 2008 150,630 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 150,630 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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AU05 XBX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU05 XBX, 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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AU05 XBX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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