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SW55 EOC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,200 mi
Last recorded113,200 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EOC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 113,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 107,952 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 107,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front lower crossmember corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,118 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion but not weakened

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,561 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slight white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine bay ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Several prescribed areas corroded but considered excessive

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe missing (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bolts broken (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slight white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine bay ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Several prescribed areas corroded but considered excessive

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 88,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 84,150 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 26 May 2015 84,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,490 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at offside steering ends

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,858 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at offside steering ends

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,587 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,266 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

nearside front wiper blade torn at end

Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

nearside front wiper blade torn at end

Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,112 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2009 44,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust system corroded

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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SW55 EOC 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 SW55 EOC, 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 EOC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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