2005 Mitsubishi L200 · 12,238 MOT tests
2005 Mitsubishi L200 reliability
2005 Mitsubishi L200s fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 L200 years (12,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- 44.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 121,661
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,238
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.4% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi L200
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.7%
- Suspension18.2%
- Body, chassis and structure15.5%
- Brakes13.6%
- Steering8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.34%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.35%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 4.12%
Worn anti-roll bar bushes cause knocking noises and reduce handling stability, so they should be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.06%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.92%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (26.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.72%) · Wheel bearing slight play (14.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.39%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (9.32%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (9.32%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi L200 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
2005 Mitsubishi L200s fail 44.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 L200 years (12,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.74% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.34% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Mitsubishi L200 shows 121,661 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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