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SW55 BTX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,563 mi
Last recorded128,563 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour showing white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light showing white (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside font inner sills by body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most off rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis rail. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded below brake master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,088 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,086 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,064 miles

slight corrosion on underside

slight noise at o/s/r wheel bearing

wipers don't park automatic,have to manually park

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,144 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 47,143 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SW55 BTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW55 BTX, 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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SW55 BTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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