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WG05 EZX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,853 mi
Last recorded180,853 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 180,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 176,927 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 176,766 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 168,698 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,525 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 161,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,158 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Broken. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 145,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Broken. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,061 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light cluster broken, indicator, stop lamp, reflector. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing x 2 broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function X 2 Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2018 138,203 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

advise slight play in nearside front steering idler arm mount/pin

exhaust system deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,985 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 20 Oct 2017 123,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,466 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,507 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,138 miles

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

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)

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,976 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 35,676 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
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WG05 EZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EZX, 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 EZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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