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CX05 VPO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,047 mi
Last recorded156,047 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 156,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 155,651 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member above axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 148,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,744 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3.00MM OF TREAD

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 117,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3.00MM OF TREAD

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,500 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,785 miles

OSF tyre sidewall split but no to cords

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,842 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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CX05 VPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX05 VPO, 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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CX05 VPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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