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DF54 EFY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 146,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,822 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 137,718 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 17,194 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 17,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

diff has an oil leak from seal

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,903 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyreworn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 110,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 102,106 miles

o/s/front chassis rusting

o/s/rear shocker dust cover rusting away

Pass 14 May 2015 94,215 miles

n/s/f tyre just off limits

rear tyres low on tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

some suspension bushes slightly worn/play

Fail 12 May 2015 94,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre just off limits

rear tyres low on tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

front number plate slightly loose

some suspension bushes slightly worn/play

Pass 2 Aug 2014 85,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,821 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,007 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 DF54 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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