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DS54 MXG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,507 mi
Last recorded140,507 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 MXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 140,507 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))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Most coated , some corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded and outer casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

General corrosion underneath in line with vehicle age

Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,190 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 129,190 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 125,474 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 123,562 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,688 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

whole of chassis corroded but not weakened.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,755 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,709 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,728 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 MXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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