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SH05 BXZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,030 mi
Last recorded149,030 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 BXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 149,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 148,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 147,448 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 147,444 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator support member holed through

Fail 23 Dec 2021 147,270 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

radiator support member holed through

Pass 7 Nov 2020 142,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 132,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 130,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,816 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 117,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended osr side lamp & stop lamps (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,818 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,750 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,750 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,772 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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SH05 BXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SH05 BXZ, 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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SH05 BXZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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