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DG05 FGJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,052 mi
Last recorded144,052 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 144,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 144,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED,BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 138,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush SHACKLE BUSHES SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED,BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush SHACKLE BUSHES SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,147 miles

Offside Front bump stop area rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,936 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking quite badly within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,100 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroding in places

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,690 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,467 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe flex joint (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,467 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe flex joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 97,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,314 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,540 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,772 miles

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

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

start of wear on inner edge of both front Tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2010 71,442 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,285 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,787 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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DG05 FGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG05 FGJ, 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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DG05 FGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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