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EK05 LHB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,557 mi
Last recorded152,557 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 LHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 152,557 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 146,957 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

vehicle restricted view

Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 115,928 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,363 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 97,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,116 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting damaged at box

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,744 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,987 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Left hand drive headlamps fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test rear seats and belts

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 46,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,251 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 32,251 miles

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

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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EK05 LHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK05 LHB, 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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EK05 LHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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