2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,883 MOT tests in 2024. 54.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.6%
Failed or needed repairs45.4%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,883 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured3.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.2%
  2. Suspension25.9%
  3. Body & chassis22.9%
  4. Brakes20.5%
  5. Steering9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine30.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.2%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 54.6% of 2005 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,883 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).