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GY05 WXA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,325 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler - drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf spring rear shackle pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 130,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.70m. Average 7.15m. Peak 7.69m. Turbo pipe split at clamp. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated and has slight blow. Exhaust system corroded. System hanger detached and missing. System has been previously strapped up.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Broken around fixing point. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, inspection and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 130,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.70m. Average 7.15m. Peak 7.69m. Turbo pipe split at clamp. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cloth jammed into filler neck. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated and has slight blow. Exhaust system corroded. System hanger detached and missing. System has been previously strapped up.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Broken around fixing point. (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, inspection and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis corroding

ex deteriating

sligh play to steering joints

Fail 20 Aug 2021 126,970 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chassis corroding

ex deteriating

sligh play to steering joints

Pass 9 Nov 2019 121,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 120,844 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit plate 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine timing belt cover not fitted and belt contaminated with oil

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken and centre bracket corroded and weakened. Attention recommended (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering track rod end balljoints/idlers

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,659 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2018 109,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,094 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,034 miles

Front anti roll bush slight play but nor excessive.

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,701 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight lift.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,308 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,843 miles

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

nearside and offside anti roll bar bush slight play.

Pass 13 May 2011 77,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,496 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 56,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,752 miles

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

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

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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GY05 WXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GY05 WXA, 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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GY05 WXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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