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CT55 LAO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,792 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 155,706 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 145,082 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 145,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 135,747 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector pipes/leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both rear damaged/missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering idler slight play

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,479 miles

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

slight play from nearside steering idler

Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

spare tyre carrying box section corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

rear centre box section corroded (spare tyre carrier)

rear leaf springs different types

Fail 9 Jan 2021 111,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear centre box section corroded (spare tyre carrier)

rear leaf springs different types

Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

Rear leaf springs different on either side.

tail pipe corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2019 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

Rear leaf springs different on either side.

tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,892 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes on wishbones offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play relay/idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 93,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/70/16 +worn on outer edge (4.1.E.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)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,252 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)

advise under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear tyres wearing on centre265/70//16

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,811 miles

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

advise nsf tyre wearing on outer edge 265/70/16

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,293 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,267 miles

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

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

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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CT55 LAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CT55 LAO, 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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CT55 LAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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