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LJ05 SMU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,973 mi
Last recorded84,973 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,973 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens is damaged.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 79,363 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens is damaged.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,320 miles

vehicle showing signs of surface rust in places

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,736 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has surface rust all over the chassis some places close to limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,687 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brakes out of balance

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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LJ05 SMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ05 SMU, 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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LJ05 SMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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