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WP05 MUW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

191,495 mi
Last recorded191,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 MUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 191,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 189,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 187,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 185,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 184,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 183,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 181,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 176,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 164,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 161,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 148,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,566 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,556 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

handbrake travel

washers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,593 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 48,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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
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WP05 MUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP05 MUW registered?

WP05 MUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WP05 MUW safe to buy?

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