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MJ05 TXZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,308 mi
Last recorded160,308 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 148,721 miles

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

Oil leak

reaves light inop

slight play in both side rack arms

Fail 20 Apr 2012 148,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

reaves light inop

slight play in both side rack arms

Pass 3 May 2011 123,039 miles

Nearside 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)

slight wear in both rear lower spring eye bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2011 123,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight wear in both rear lower spring eye bushes

Pass 5 May 2010 91,200 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn resulting in movement

windscreen chipped in several places

wipers poor

Pass 2 May 2009 61,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 61,948 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front anti roll bar d bushes worn slight play

handbrake lever seems to have slight side to side movement

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight play in front wheel bearings

wipers poor at clearing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,003 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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MJ05 TXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ05 TXZ, 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 MJ05 TXZ registered?

MJ05 TXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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