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SM55 JGO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,084 miles

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,131 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides/x2 boots affected. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides/x2 arms affected. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 75,774 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Section Of The Front to rear Rigid Brake Line Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust System Holed Due to Corrosion On Tail Pipe but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Tank Area Damp

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pittman Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On The Legal Limit (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On The Legal Limit (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On The Legal Limit (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On The Legal Limit (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak visible Lower Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop Shaft Centre Bearing Slightly Worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded but Not Holed At Time Of Test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of Front To Rear Pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Tank Has surface corrosion. No leaks or dampnes at time of test

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight power Steering Leak From Steering Box seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc Back Plate slightly loose due to corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn down. (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Band Of tread Face worn Close to wear band markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc Back Plate slightly loose due to corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Band Of tread Face worn Close to wear band markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Moisture Round Sump Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight rotation noise heard from rear diff area when rotation rear wheels

Fail 20 Oct 2021 72,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of Front To Rear Pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Tank Has surface corrosion. No leaks or dampnes at time of test

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight power Steering Leak From Steering Box seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc Back Plate slightly loose due to corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn down. (265/70R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Band Of tread Face worn Close to wear band markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc Back Plate slightly loose due to corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn down (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Band Of tread Face worn Close to wear band markers (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Moisture Round Sump Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight rotation noise heard from rear diff area when rotation rear wheels

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hits body of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,995 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking from flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front crash bar rusted through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hits body of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,494 miles

Flexible Exhaust section has slight leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly Corroded at Tank Area (Marked yellow) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on Caliper slightly corroded (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe upper wheel arch area slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Pipe Slightly Corroded On rear axle n/s/r (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on Caliper slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe upper wheel arch area slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp unit broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre rubber joint bush slightly worn and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Front Differential Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Flexible Exhaust section has slight leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slightly Corroded at Tank Area (Marked yellow) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on Caliper slightly corroded (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe upper wheel arch area slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Pipe Slightly Corroded On rear axle n/s/r (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster damaged but secure possible cause for corroded bulb holder

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb holder in poor condition due to corrosion cleaned up but will need replaced soon (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe on Caliper slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe upper wheel arch area slightly corroded (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp unit broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre rubber joint bush slightly worn and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,815 miles

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

both front fog lights damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front fog lights damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,354 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,320 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,762 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,348 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,908 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,941 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 JGO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM55 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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