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DY55 WVX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,739 mi
Last recorded142,739 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 142,739 miles

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 130,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,007 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 124,991 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from around number 3 injector. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking Excessively corroded, weeping. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 106,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 106,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,198 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,079 miles

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

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

front panel insecure

nearside mirror loose

Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front panel insecure

nearside mirror loose

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox mount wearing

n/s/f wing area damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear cab damaged and rear screen is missing

rear diff damp

rear end of vehicle damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2012 76,506 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox mount wearing

n/s/f wing area damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear cab damaged and rear screen is missing

rear diff damp

rear end of vehicle damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,603 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back panel damaged

damage to n/s/f wing area

fuel pipes rusting

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

numberplate bulbs has slight bad earth

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,603 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

back panel damaged

damage to n/s/f wing area

fuel pipes rusting

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

numberplate bulbs has slight bad earth

Pass 18 Sep 2010 59,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to n/s/f inner wing

Fail 18 Sep 2010 59,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,478 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

accident damage to front and nearside;no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,153 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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DY55 WVX 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 68.2%.

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 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 DY55 WVX, 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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DY55 WVX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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