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OU05 XPX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 161,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 161,326 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,162 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 156,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from sensor valve as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,368 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear end into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 152,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear end into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,604 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 148,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 142,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 134,182 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 127,138 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both upper& lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,113 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 109,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides on arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,338 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,521 miles

Offside and Nearside rear leaf spring bushes worn.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,646 miles

tow socket cover missing pins badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,155 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,470 miles

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

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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OU05 XPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU05 XPX, 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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OU05 XPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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