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WR05 UPA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,073 mi
Last recorded90,073 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 UPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat foam split down to base

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Back support ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 90,067 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat foam split down to base

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Back support ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler arm has excessive movement

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,315 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base cushion worn through to frame

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on CAT corroded and coming away

rear propshaft centre support bearing, rubber part deteriorated and about 50% split through

Fail 13 Oct 2022 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm and is stress cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base cushion worn through to frame

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are stress cracked

outer skin on CAT corroded and coming away

rear propshaft centre support bearing, rubber part deteriorated and about 50% split through

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,892 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,306 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (dipstick not fitted corectly) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in near side steering drop arm

Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,306 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (dipstick not fitted corectly) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in near side steering drop arm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,125 miles

Diesel catalytic converter outer skin damaged/corroded

Nearside rear spring saddle U-bolt damaged

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,337 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Front anti-roll bar, offside link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,532 miles

OSF outer anti-roll bar bush worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 53,066 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 49,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 45,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 41,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 38,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,987 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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WR05 UPA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WR05 UPA, 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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WR05 UPA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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