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MA05 WCF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,374 mi
Last recorded158,374 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 158,366 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 132,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 132,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 108,999 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative failing to flash continuously (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure allowing rear differential to move and also rear shock absorber mounting loose (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure allowing rear differential to move and also rear shock absorber mounting loose (2.4.B.7b)

Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,399 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,586 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,037 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,546 miles

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

Oil leak

crack in front number plate

exhaust system deteriorating

slight corrosion to the chassis and various suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 78,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

crack in front number plate

exhaust system deteriorating

slight corrosion to the chassis and various suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leak

slight cut in the offside front cv boot

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,094 miles

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

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2010 63,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear light lens cracked on stop/tail side

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 43,718 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 35,147 miles

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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MA05 WCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA05 WCF, 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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MA05 WCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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