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DF54 TXJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,104 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,558 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,555 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,796 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 May 2012 89,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 832,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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