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BW54 AEF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,131 mi
Last recorded181,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 AEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 181,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underboby undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 181,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underboby undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 170,402 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 170,402 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 167,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 163,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 161,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 156,240 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 153,679 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 151,778 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Apr 2016 151,778 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,617 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 143,617 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 May 2014 136,889 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2014 136,874 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,171 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 126,171 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,205 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 109,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,437 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,212 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES. BOTH REAR LEAF SPRIN GS CORRODING

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,148 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BW54 AEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BW54 AEF, 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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BW54 AEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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