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WP05 BCY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,214 mi
Last recorded122,214 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,214 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 122,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 114,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,954 miles

O/S/R leaf spring U bolts have had the spring washers removed so as to allow the retaining nuts to be fitted.The thread of the U bolt does not protrude through the retaining nut...

O/S/R leaf spring has 6 leafs. the N/S/R leaf spring has 5...

Propshaft component defective

The rear propshaft is retained by 4 nuts and bolts. on carrying out the MOT, found 1 of the retainers to be lose. i have tightened the nut and bolt...

Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R leaf spring U bolts have had the spring washers removed so as to allow the retaining nuts to be fitted.The thread of the U bolt does not protrude through the retaining nut...

O/S/R leaf spring has 6 leafs. the N/S/R leaf spring has 5...

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

The rear propshaft is retained by 4 nuts and bolts. on carrying out the MOT, found 1 of the retainers to be lose. i have tightened the nut and bolt...

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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WP05 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 WP05 BCY, 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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WP05 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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