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SY55 EGU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,943 mi
Last recorded159,943 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 EGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,943 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper, lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2022 159,882 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch front chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mounting brackets to rear pickup load bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch front chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mounting brackets to rear pickup load bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Will not close (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing and shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,466 miles

Front Knock at front noticed , may require further investigation

Heavy corrosion underneath, some body panels corroded also

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2021 155,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed on main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis by leaf spring attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Knock at front noticed , may require further investigation

Heavy corrosion underneath, some body panels corroded also

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,408 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,468 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to areas of chassis and floor

Fail 16 Apr 2019 136,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to areas of chassis and floor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,655 miles

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Oil leak at engine

Prop shaft support bush wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,167 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber split ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,167 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing Rubber split ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,626 miles

Exhaust very corroded.

Fuel tank corroded and slight dampness.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,591 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust very corroded.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

fuel tank showing signs of leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

fuel tank showing signs of leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,590 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank showing signs of leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

NS/R brake has slight binding

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust center mounting point corroded exhaust still secure

fuel pipes at tank corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 68,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust center mounting point corroded exhaust still secure

fuel pipes at tank corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,056 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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SY55 EGU 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 SY55 EGU, 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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SY55 EGU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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