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WV55 ZBW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,719 mi
Last recorded128,719 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 ZBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,719 miles

Nearside Front Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid section of vehicle attached to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering idler shaft slight play detected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outside edge 265/70R16 112H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inside edge 265/70R16 112H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 124,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 124,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,373 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Oil leak

Prop shaft bush perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2023 119,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,323 miles

Clutch slave cylinder metal pipe corroded

Damage to tailgate

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Damage to door and body

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Clutch slave cylinder metal pipe corroded

Damage to tailgate

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Damage to door and body

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 103,630 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,405 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,749 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 81,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns wiper blade split

windscreen scratched ON LIMIT advise attention

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns wiper blade split

windscreen scratched ON LIMIT advise attention

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,560 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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WV55 ZBW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WV55 ZBW, 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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WV55 ZBW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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