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DF54 PXJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,951 mi
Last recorded155,951 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 PXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 155,951 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 152,581 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 152,454 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 148,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 145,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 139,441 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 132,751 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 May 2019 124,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint , exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 107,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 99,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,667 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,244 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,958 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,954 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,998 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
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DF54 PXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF54 PXJ, 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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DF54 PXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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