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DG05 EXU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,023 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Bonnet cable inoperative (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing Suspension bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component missing Suspension bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 92,575 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 92,568 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes+hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop/lens in poor conditio

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,428 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,513 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 113,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 113,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,112 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 106,408 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,408 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,640 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 103,640 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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DG05 EXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG05 EXU, 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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DG05 EXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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