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WM54 UCW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,565 mi
Last recorded154,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 UCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,565 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 154,458 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 149,304 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear part of fuel pipe corroding

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2024 146,022 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 146,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 139,744 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and tail light (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Front exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above spare wheel corroded and thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank mount heavily corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, and repair done to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 131,920 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, and repair done to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,942 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,777 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 114,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 107,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,788 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 101,788 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,518 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,518 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,754 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,754 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,930 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,991 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,991 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,694 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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WM54 UCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WM54 UCW, 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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WM54 UCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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