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SW54 KGJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,589 mi
Last recorded61,589 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 KGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front end

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers casing deteriarated

oil leak at rear diff

unable to gain full inspection n/s/r adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to front end

movement detected at both anti roll bar d bushes

n/s mirror slightly loose

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers casing deteriarated

oil leak at rear diff

unable to gain full inspection n/s/r adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,165 miles

pitting on offside front brake pipe

side play in handbrake lever

Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

pitting on offside front brake pipe

side play in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 34,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper damaged at offside

Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,562 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)

front brake pads wearing thin

side way free play at handbrake lever

Fail 9 Feb 2008 26,562 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper insecure

side way free play at handbrake lever

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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SW54 KGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SW54 KGJ, 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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SW54 KGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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