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EF55 FHW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,713 mi
Last recorded186,713 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 186,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 180,404 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 167,273 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

advise alignment

corroded front section of exhaust system

Fail 24 Mar 2017 167,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

advise alignment

corroded front section of exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,879 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 125,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,227 miles

nearside front tyre wearing very low on edges

offside front tyre deep cut

offside front tyre wearing very low inner edge (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 43,257 miles

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

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

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

nail offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearingb low outer edge (BORDERLINE PASS)

offside front tyre deep cut

offside front tyre wearing very low inner edge (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,590 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,140 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,140 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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EF55 FHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 FHW, 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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EF55 FHW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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