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DF54 EFJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,448 mi
Last recorded126,448 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 126,448 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2019 118,659 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,656 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 117,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nsf fog inop

nsr lamp cracked

oil leak

prop shaft main bush has play

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

backbox hanger missing

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nsf fog inop

nsr lamp cracked

oil leak

prop shaft main bush has play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,073 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 113,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 111,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 108,092 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres worn outer edge 265/70/16

Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,717 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 104,717 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,925 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,823 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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DF54 EFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF54 EFJ, 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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DF54 EFJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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