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MT54 WUY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,709 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Outer steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Outer steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Furthest rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in dirt at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related underbody corrosion including rear chassis cross member, not excessive or holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,878 miles

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 66,498 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated ,centre bracket missing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play from box (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe corroded

slight play steering idler

Fail 22 Dec 2015 61,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated ,centre bracket missing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play from box (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe corroded

slight play steering idler

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,918 miles

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at rear box joint

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel baering

Fail 19 Dec 2014 55,918 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at rear box joint

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel baering

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,477 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,915 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,481 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheelbearings

Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,481 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,041 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,041 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,052 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 27,052 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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)

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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MT54 WUY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MT54 WUY, 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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MT54 WUY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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