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DS05 HKW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,301 mi
Last recorded101,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HKW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 101,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

heavy corrosion over all chassis and members

heavy corrosion over all front and rear suspension arms links and components

heavy corrosion over front and rear body to chassis mountings

heavy corrosion over tow bar and mounts

heavy corrosion over underbody and inner sills

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,478 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion over whole chassis

Pass 31 May 2019 83,593 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 83,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,553 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong fitment (4.3.3 (b))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

bonnet corroded

centre propshaft bush

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,763 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber

spare wheel movement

Fail 27 Feb 2018 78,763 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing front bolt (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing rear bolt (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear exhaust rubber

spare wheel movement

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,649 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking drain plug (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,468 miles

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

Offside handbrake performance

steering box leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking at side & top of fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside handbrake performance

steering box leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,160 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,704 miles

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

steering box slight seepage

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering box slight seepage

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,033 miles

brake pipes coated in paint difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 47,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,475 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,747 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 HKW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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