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BL05 TYP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,563 mi
Last recorded157,563 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 142,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 134,510 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 125,282 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 117,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,843 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,736 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle ,between both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,512 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,512 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,479 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,135 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,066 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,066 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,944 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 60,840 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,220 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,399 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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 TYP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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