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WF05 XAB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 XAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,468 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 113,456 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,590 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tailgate slightly loose catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front steel pipes leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen also scratched (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting perished

rear shock absorber covers coroding

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

wiper blades smearing the windscreen slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front steel pipes leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen also scratched (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting perished

rear shock absorber covers coroding

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

wiper blades smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s. also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratches (8.3.1d)

n/s rear shock absorber top cover corroded

steering box drop arm joint has slight wear

Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside pipe that runs along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s. also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and scratches (8.3.1d)

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

n/s rear shock absorber top cover corroded

steering box drop arm joint has slight wear

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,409 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

o/s drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in o/s steering drop arm joint

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,880 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

slight wear in o/s steering drop arm joint

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,847 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting

o/s brake binding

rear spring bushes weak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,736 miles

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

windscreen marked at o/s by wiper blade

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

screen marked by wiper blade in zone A

Pass 13 May 2010 71,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,334 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 36,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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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WF05 XAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF05 XAB, 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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WF05 XAB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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