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MJ05 TYA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,006 mi
Last recorded180,006 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,006 miles

Offside Front fog light in opp

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 27 Oct 2021 180,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All indicator bulbs pail

Offside Front fog light in opp

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2020 173,177 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust centre section corroded.

N/S/F steering idler slight play in mechanism.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 173,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear to offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust centre section corroded.

N/S/F steering idler slight play in mechanism.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 160,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 160,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 142,802 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 104,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,849 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,081 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 68,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,697 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,495 miles

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

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 TYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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