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SD05 CHO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 CHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily corroded front & rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 103,501 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily corroded front & rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,547 miles

Underside HEAVILY corroded (front and rear

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,559 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,359 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,350 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear body mount area hold x2 chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear body mounts corroded and hold x4 chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front windows tinted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,467 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,409 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust rear silencers missing. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hose mounts corroded. and not attached.

Chassis corroded all over but not excessively

Front cross member corroded. not reducing structural strength

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose not mounted any more due to corrosion.

Offside 1st and 2nd body mounting corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear inner arches Not attached to body. but not reducing structural strength

reverse lights on all time.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,723 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,076 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,342 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 53,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,854 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r shackle bushes are slightly perished and worn

steering box has slight leak of oil

Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,854 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/r shackle bushes are slightly perished and worn

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,572 miles

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 4 May 2011 32,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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SD05 CHO 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 SD05 CHO, 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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SD05 CHO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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