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ET54 EPE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,032 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,118 miles

unable to inspect underside as heavily coated in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,048 miles

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

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

sme corrosion both front top shock absorber mountings

some corrosion both front top wishbone arms

wear rear springs - shackle bushes

Pass 10 May 2017 85,371 miles

Central Lower windscreen slightly scuffed

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight under body corrosion present [surface corrosion]

Fail 10 May 2017 85,371 miles

Central Lower windscreen slightly scuffed

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic arch protection loose (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear silencer corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight under body corrosion present [surface corrosion]

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired covered in transparent red tape (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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

Offside Rear Outer plastic wheel arch taped up

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

engine has slight oil leek

under vehicle covered in soil

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer plastic arch covered in tape

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

engine has slight oil leek

underneath vehicle is heavily soiled

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,679 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,679 miles

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

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

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,332 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tape on the damaged n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,814 miles

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

tape on the damaged n/s rear lamp lens

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,716 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 23,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front tyre is close to the legal limit

play in the n/s front hub

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,366 miles

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front tyre is close to the legal limit

play in the n/s front hub

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,834 miles

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

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

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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ET54 EPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET54 EPE, 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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ET54 EPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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