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DE05 KFC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,887 mi
Last recorded149,887 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 149,887 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 143,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 135,941 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill / out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill / out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,266 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 128,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 120,774 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in centre prop-shaft bush

tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,206 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,939 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
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DE05 KFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE05 KFC, 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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DE05 KFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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