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WP05 XEF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES INNER GAITERS SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion various places on chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2020 104,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes coated (chassis greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,212 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,419 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,419 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,472 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 76,785 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 76,785 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

reaf springs one 5 leaf one 6 leaf

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,032 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 47,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,865 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,044 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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WP05 XEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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