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WG05 BYA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 120,767 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 113,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

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

Offside front ABS sensor wiring chafed

Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Centre exhaust bracket not attached, system still adequately supported though

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

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

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

Offside front ABS sensor wiring chafed

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,236 miles

advise, center exhaust box support bracket broken.

advise, front brake pads low.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 93,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise, center exhaust box support bracket broken.

advise, front brake pads low.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,210 miles

slight play in parking brake lever

Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,210 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,805 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light marks on n/s front seatbelt webbing

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,805 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light marks on n/s front seatbelt webbing

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

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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WG05 BYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BYA, 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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WG05 BYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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