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EF05 LFR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,359 mi
Last recorded143,359 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 143,359 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Oct 2016 143,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2015 122,760 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 97,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 97,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,934 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 82,193 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 82,193 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 68,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,154 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,860 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,816 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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EF05 LFR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF05 LFR, 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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EF05 LFR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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