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AV55 EXU

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,331 miles

reversing lights not working

surface corrosion on suspension and chassis areas

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,871 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust silencer

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,147 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis rail

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,622 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 97,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,738 miles

all steering joint boots splitting BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance n/s slow

security of front number plate

wear in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

all steering joint boots splitting BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance n/s slow

security of front number plate

wear in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,171 miles

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

advise condition of front exhaust box

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise near side steering arm joint boot splitting

advise offside drop arm joint slight free play

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,209 miles

advise corrosion toboth rear chassis rails

advise free play to the nearside front wheel bearing

advise nearside steering idler ball joint boot split

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

advise corrosion toboth rear chassis rails

advise free play to the nearside front wheel bearing

advise nearside steering idler ball joint boot split

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,015 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,142 miles

n/s o/s rear spring bushers worn

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,719 miles

Nearside drop arm has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,461 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AV55 EXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 EXU, 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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AV55 EXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 EXU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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