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CX05 VRT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,352 mi
Last recorded127,352 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 127,352 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 117,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 110,376 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,452 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 105,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 105,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,424 miles

Exhaust front flex pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 91,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,325 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Rear section carrier collapsed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Side repeater not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside track rods inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to closely inspect all brake pipes, previously greased, presume corrosion?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,185 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,241 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,268 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 57,687 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,971 miles

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 VRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRT, 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 VRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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