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EF55 FHZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,363 mi
Last recorded136,363 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 133,755 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective WHEEL RIM CORRODED ()

Fail 29 Oct 2024 133,755 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective WHEEL RIM CORRODED ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

spare wheel corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

spare wheel corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe missing

spare wheel corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,875 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 115,067 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,764 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm outer bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,475 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 105,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,826 miles

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

both rear springs, rear shackles, have some wear and freeplay

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

some imbalance of rear service brakes (o/s has lower performance)

some lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

very slight free-play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,429 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/f severely worn and strongly advise replacement

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,897 miles

nearside front spot lamp is inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,705 miles

both front tyres wearing close to minimum limit

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,858 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 FHZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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