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BL05 FXM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,684 mi
Last recorded185,684 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 185,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 181,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 181,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 175,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 167,051 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 167,044 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 154,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 151,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 144,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 144,132 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low performance (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced off side low performance (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,219 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight travel in footbrake may require brake adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,024 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,754 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,754 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,609 miles

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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BL05 FXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL05 FXM, 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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BL05 FXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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