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DE05 XYG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,061 mi
Last recorded159,061 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 159,061 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chassis is thin and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Several prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 143,213 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 137,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 122,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,872 miles

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

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

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

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
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DE05 XYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 XYG, 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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What year was DE05 XYG registered?

DE05 XYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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