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AP05 ETV

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,830 mi
Last recorded57,830 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ETV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,314 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis and brake pipes and various suspension components covered in paint

Fail 17 Mar 2025 57,314 miles

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

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle chassis and brake pipes and various suspension components covered in paint

Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 56,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,910 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion several places undrside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 55,910 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion several places undrside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,553 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion forming to rear chassis sections

corrosion forming to various front suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 54,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Side to side movement (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,951 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded Corrosion on side plates. (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 48,951 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded Corrosion on side plates. (6.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,154 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,780 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 40,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 15,133 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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AP05 ETV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP05 ETV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP05 ETV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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