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SW05 BXM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 112,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h/brake lever has movement bit not affecting operation

Fail 26 May 2017 112,875 miles

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

h/brake lever has movement bit not affecting operation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2016 104,620 miles

Centre Rear propshaft bearing/bush has slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 104,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill has hole (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear propshaft bearing/bush has slight play

Offside Front secondary side light inop

Pass 29 May 2015 97,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 83,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,938 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 69,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,588 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 60,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,325 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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SW05 BXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW05 BXM, 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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What year was SW05 BXM registered?

SW05 BXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SW05 BXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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