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DS05 DCX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,893 mi
Last recorded117,893 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 DCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 117,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 117,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 116,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,034 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,647 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,647 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,690 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 75,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,289 miles

Nearside rear lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,633 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,290 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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DS05 DCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 DCX, 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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DS05 DCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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