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DG55 AWY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

167,602 mi
Last recorded167,602 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 167,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s chassie near bump stop corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 160,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 160,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 150,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 150,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure towball insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 138,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 138,896 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing o/s and n/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 130,847 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 130,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,357 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,357 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Leaf spring fractured o/s and n/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose o/s and n/s (2.4.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,609 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,609 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,390 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 101,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,166 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,493 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,785 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,940 miles

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

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

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

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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DG55 AWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DG55 AWY, 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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DG55 AWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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