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HG05 WGN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,766 mi
Last recorded127,766 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 119,879 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 102,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,191 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,660 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,210 miles

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

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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HG05 WGN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HG05 WGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 WGN registered?

HG05 WGN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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