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OW05 BHJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,500 mi
Last recorded200,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 200,500 miles

underside of vehicle covered in clay /mud

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 191,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 191,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 185,707 miles

Offside Rear shocker damp

Pass 8 Apr 2021 178,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 174,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 174,375 miles

Nearside Rear reflector broke

Pass 24 Mar 2018 173,464 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 172,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 168,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight play in steering

Fail 4 Apr 2016 168,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Mar 2015 164,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 164,495 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 157,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 151,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 145,575 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight 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 9 May 2011 140,334 miles

slight play in the rear shackle bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 99,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,573 miles

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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OW05 BHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OW05 BHJ, 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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OW05 BHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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