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LJ05 SMX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,398 mi
Last recorded60,398 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,208 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS NEARSIDE

Pass 24 Dec 2010 39,160 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,154 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 38,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,699 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 22,515 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 SMX 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 60%.

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 LJ05 SMX, 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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What year was LJ05 SMX registered?

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

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