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DS54 MXD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,412 mi
Last recorded171,412 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MXD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 171,412 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 171,412 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMPRY CAP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 159,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 159,855 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear of front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 150,037 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 150,037 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment at handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,414 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 139,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 128,986 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 128,986 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,740 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 116,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,018 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,213 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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DS54 MXD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue 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 DS54 MXD, 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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DS54 MXD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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