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SM55 BYF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,033 mi
Last recorded260,033 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 260,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has general Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 260,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has general Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 251,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 237,094 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 237,094 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 211,299 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 187,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lense damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os front /os rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 164,709 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Foglight lens brokn and does not work

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 164,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Foglight lens brokn and does not work

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens damage

Oil leak between gearbox and engine ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 160,505 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens damage

Oil leak between gearbox and engine ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 154,482 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak between engine and gearbox ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 154,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak between engine and gearbox ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 148,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,826 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,703 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,037 miles

movement to front anti roll bar bushes

nearside wiper blade split

spring hanger bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,971 miles

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2009 103,882 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front wheel braring slight play

offside rear tyre cracking on outter wall

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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SM55 BYF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM55 BYF, 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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SM55 BYF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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