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PL05 WRF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,727 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 110,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,556 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,191 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 101,190 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

UNDERBODY RUST

Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXIBLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 78,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust poor

front brake pads worn low

play in n/s/f hub

under body rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 77,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,598 miles

exhaust poor at front

front anti roll bushes poor

Pass 29 May 2014 68,729 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 68,729 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 64,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 64,914 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 61,264 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear spring bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 53,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 42,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,096 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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PL05 WRF 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 66.7%.

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 PL05 WRF, 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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PL05 WRF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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