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NC05 MXA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,173 mi
Last recorded184,173 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 MXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 184,173 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides near body mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 182,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 180,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 179,053 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2021 176,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 173,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 169,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,539 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front upper suspension arms corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight play front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 18 Jun 2018 165,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded in places

Front upper suspension arms corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight play front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 2 Jun 2017 161,296 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

chassis and suspension arms coroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2017 161,169 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

chassis and suspension arms coroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2016 158,066 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 154,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2015 154,733 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 146,727 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front gill loose

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 2 May 2013 146,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

front gill loose

oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,963 miles

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LIFT-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Fail 9 Mar 2012 124,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT LIFT-IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

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

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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NC05 MXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC05 MXA, 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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NC05 MXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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