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ST55 FXW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,285 mi
Last recorded145,285 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 FXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,285 miles

General corrosion to underside chassis members and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 145,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside chassis members and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 139,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 139,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 132,840 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 132,840 miles

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

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn rear of front prop (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,408 miles

centre to rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 125,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

centre to rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 118,114 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

under vehicle dirty

Pass 8 Dec 2012 108,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 101,388 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 100,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f upper rear bump stop missing

front propshaft rear uj has excessive play

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,446 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,446 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,745 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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ST55 FXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST55 FXW, 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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ST55 FXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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