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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mount excessively corroded (advise attention) bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded/tapped over (advise attention
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring,shock absorber, towbar and buck mount prescribed area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mount excessivly corroded (advise attention)bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring,shock absorber,buck and towbar mount prescribed area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body not fully secure offside front box section of buck at mount point corroded/holed (advise attention (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion to buck floor and strenthening underneath
Rear corrosion to buck offside and nearside front corner area's nearside tapped over (advise attention). also corrosion to rear and tailgate
Spare tyre defective ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounts nearside and offside (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mount excessively corroded (advise attention) bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded/tapped over (advise attention
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring,shock absorber, towbar and buck mount prescribed area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mount excessivly corroded (advise attention)bumper still secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security leaf spring,shock absorber,buck and towbar mount prescribed area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body not fully secure offside front box section of buck at mount point corroded/holed (advise attention (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion to buck floor and strenthening underneath
Rear corrosion to buck offside and nearside front corner area's nearside tapped over (advise attention). also corrosion to rear and tailgate
Spare tyre defective ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounts nearside and offside (6.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
oil level low 1ltr added (now on min mark
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section also both mid section flange joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded inc all suspension related prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded inc all suspension related prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear buck corrosion floor pans,wheel arches and nearside rear corner
Spare tyre defective ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corrsoion holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts/cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys exposed outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section also both mid section flange joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deterioration grease seepage in one spot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded inc all suspension related prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi corroded inc all suspension related prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear buck corrosion floor pans,wheel arches and nearside rear corner
Spare tyre defective ()
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle was emplty (filled up) (3.5 (a))
oil level low 1.5 ltr added before test (now on min mark)
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front steering idler arm has slight play in joint
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front steering idler arm has slight play in joint
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil level low
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of slight leak for gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of slight leak for gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in inner wheel arch - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Ball joint has slight play steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre prop shaft bearing worn
engine oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
glass tail gate latch on nearside worn
nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
play in front anti roll bar outer bushes
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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EJ05 MDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 EJ05 MDZ, 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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EJ05 MDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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