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SM55 XRZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,451 mi
Last recorded141,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,451 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 141,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,119 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 118,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit: 1.70 Average reading: 4.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed & corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed & corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed & corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,153 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 116,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,887 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,472 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking gases

headlights fluctuate up and down then level off at correct hieght setting after a few minutes

n/s reg plate light has no lens

n/s/f brake hose bracket loose

n/s/f shock absorber top cover corroded and detached

n/s/r shock absorber top cover corroded

o/s/f shock absorber top cover corroded away and missing

o/s/r shock absorber top cover corroded away

Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking gases

headlights fluctuate up and down then level off at correct hieght setting after a few minutes

n/s reg plate light has no lens

n/s/f brake hose bracket loose

n/s/f shock absorber top cover corroded and detached

n/s/r shock absorber top cover corroded

o/s/f shock absorber top cover corroded away and missing

o/s/r shock absorber top cover corroded away

Fail 3 May 2018 107,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly worn & grooved (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,350 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,349 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,064 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear prop shaft center bearing excessively worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,422 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,869 miles

n/s mirror broken

Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror broken

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 XRZ 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 58.3%.

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 SM55 XRZ, 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 XRZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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