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CN05 FWD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 FWD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,367 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 90,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HID BULBS FITTED NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HID BULBS FITTED NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component missing BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 80,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,178 miles

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 5 Jun 2014 38,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,041 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow bar wiring faulty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,759 miles

tow bar wiring faulty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,728 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 17,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CN05 FWD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN05 FWD, 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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What year was CN05 FWD registered?

CN05 FWD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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