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SG05 ECE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 ECE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 134,457 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 134,449 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,518 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and nearside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 131,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and nearside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 128,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,430 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,283 miles

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

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

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

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under seal applied

Fail 9 Jan 2019 119,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under seal applied

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,314 miles

covers and trays fitted

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Oct 2017 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes on the arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes on the arms (2.4.G.2)

covers and trays fitted

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 May 2016 109,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 109,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 104,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,997 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 84,260 miles

Exxhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 84,259 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 76,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

exhaust system particulate filter missing

o/s headlight slightly dim

Fail 23 May 2012 76,570 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

o/s headlight slightly dim

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

exhaust system particulate filter missing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,605 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,307 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,157 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

ADVISE SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END(SUITABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,658 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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SG05 ECE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SG05 ECE, 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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SG05 ECE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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