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DS05 ARF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ARF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,132 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator and crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 132,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator and crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,691 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 130,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,506 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,469 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 123,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,891 miles

Front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,334 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,066 miles

OS front brake is binding

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

os number plate light light very dim

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,749 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,748 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,999 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 90,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,233 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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DS05 ARF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS05 ARF, 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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DS05 ARF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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