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WG05 BXY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BXY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 123,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,654 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 116,654 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 111,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 111,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,947 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 104,329 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 104,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working lens also broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 100,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 100,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,258 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 98,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 90,917 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 90,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2013 89,020 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 89,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,630 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 84,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 84,227 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 81,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,572 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 61,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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WG05 BXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 WG05 BXY, 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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What year was WG05 BXY registered?

WG05 BXY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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