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MT55 PCX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,097 mi
Last recorded165,097 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 PCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 165,097 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 165,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also offside front plus nearside rear tyre.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side.. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 155,004 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also offside front plus nearside rear tyre.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side.. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 142,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,340 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,225 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR + NSF / edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 126,119 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,550 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 105,799 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 105,799 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,812 miles

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing.

slight play in n/s and o/s front hubs.

small chip in o/s part of screen.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,936 miles

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in n/s and o/s front hubs.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low.

slight play in n/s and o/s front hubs.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,379 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 61,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,087 miles

both rear tyre treads low

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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MT55 PCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT55 PCX, 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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MT55 PCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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