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DN05 TGU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding in center at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Centre prop shaft bearing worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill at rear corroded and holed but outside any prescribed area as rear seats removed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and showing signs of excessive heat (1.2.1 (f))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed at time of retest ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 135,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of inner sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroding in center at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Centre prop shaft bearing worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose and to long (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and showing signs of excessive heat (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,996 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 24 Apr 2019

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,261 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,672 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 123,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens incomplete (1.3.2e)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,467 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine leaking oil

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine leaking oil

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,858 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

eng oil low

rear foglight lens is broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 108,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,465 miles

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,692 miles

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,776 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR SHACKLE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR OUTTER BUSHES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,644 miles

ADVISE FRONT LOWER ENGINE GUARD FITTED

ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR ON OFFSIDE REAR SPRING BUSH(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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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DN05 TGU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue 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 DN05 TGU, 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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DN05 TGU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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