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EU05 DYW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

325,420 mi
Last recorded325,420 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 DYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 325,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 320,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 318,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 315,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 308,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 293,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Jan 2018 284,409 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 284,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 278,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 265,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 265,445 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 247,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 233,928 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front lamp damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 209,414 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 209,414 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 176,715 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 147,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,615 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EU05 DYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,800cc 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 EU05 DYW, 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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EU05 DYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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