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DF54 FZW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 147,540 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 147,509 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis over axle holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 141,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount close to gearbox mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 136,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,290 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

steering box seeping

Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes and end bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

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

steering box seeping

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 128,900 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis lightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 117,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis lightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,684 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,848 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,301 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,301 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance poor

nearside rear brake fluctuating

no antifreeze in system

rear indicators,nearside front indicator & both indicator repeaters pale

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,907 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,858 miles

both front & offside rear indicators & both side repeaters,pale

cross rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake balance poor

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,152 miles

rear fog lamp partially obscured by rear bumper bar

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,594 miles

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

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

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

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

some underbody & chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 34,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight lift n/s/lower ball joint

slight play n/s/front hub

Pass 12 Jan 2008 34,039 miles

slight lift n/s/lower ball joint

slight play n/s/front hub

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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DF54 FZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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