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DS05 EHW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,968 mi
Last recorded142,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 EHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 142,968 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 142,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 142,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 135,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advised nsf tyre worn on edge

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised rear shock dust cover corroded

advised slight oil leak

advised steering idler slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2023 135,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advised nsf tyre worn on edge

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised rear shock dust cover corroded

advised slight oil leak

advised steering idler slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,314 miles

advised small chip screen

advised both front bump stop missing

advised osf nsf brake pipes slight corosion

advised rear shock dust cover corroded

advised slight binding osf brake

advised slight play nsf steering idler

advised slight plsy nsf hub bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2022 125,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advised both front bump stop missing

advised osf nsf brake pipes slight corosion

advised rear shock dust cover corroded

advised slight binding osf brake

advised slight play nsf steering idler

advised slight plsy nsf hub bearing

advised small chip screen

Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,405 miles

advised axel pipes slight corrosion

advised chip in screen

advised damage osr and reflector

advised nsf bump stop missing

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised rear shock dust cover corrroded

advised slight binding osf brake

advised slight play osf nsf hub bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2021 117,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure shackle bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

advised axel pipes slight corrosion

advised chip in screen

advised damage osr and reflector

advised nsf bump stop missing

advised osf brake pipe slight corrosion

advised rear shock dust cover corrroded

advised slight binding osf brake

advised slight play osf nsf hub bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,969 miles

advised chip in screen

advised slight play both hub bearings

Fail 17 Mar 2020 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advised chip in screen

advised slight play both hub bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,371 miles

advised brake pipes slight corrosion places

advised slight play nsf hub bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,542 miles

advised front hub bearing have slight free play

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,016 miles

All tyres showing perishing

Front fogs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear end of front to rear brake corroded

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2017 91,015 miles

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

All tyres showing perishing

Front fogs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear end of front to rear brake corroded

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,417 miles

Both front fog lamps corroded

Near side rear shackle bushes worn

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 87,417 miles

Both front fog lamps corroded

Near side rear shackle bushes worn

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

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,795 miles

advised front fog lamp not working

advised nsr shackel bush worn

advised osf wheel bearing slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2015 81,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

advised front fog lamp not working

advised nsr shackel bush worn

advised osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,897 miles

advised rear shackel bushes worn

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advised rear shackel bushes worn

advised slight exhaust blow

advised slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,242 miles

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

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

advised front roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 43,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 24,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,815 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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DS05 EHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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