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SG05 TNL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,156 mi
Last recorded149,156 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 149,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside both bushes on wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 126,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm unit bolted to chassis (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 118,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe meets to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint of steering box has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,696 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

power steering pulley not running true

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

power steering pulley not running true

Pass 20 May 2014 74,943 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2014 74,943 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2013 73,027 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 May 2013 73,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,342 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,816 miles

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

fuel pipe near tank corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

transmission oil leak..investigate

Fail 3 Apr 2010 59,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipe near tank corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

transmission oil leak..investigate

Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,957 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,964 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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SG05 TNL 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 79.2%.

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 SG05 TNL, 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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SG05 TNL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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