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EX05 VFR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,918 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 147,918 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

ladder chassis has corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,920 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

The whole of the ladder chassis has early corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2019 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play balljoint shank loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

The whole of the ladder chassis has early corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,571 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 110,228 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 110,228 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,228 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,675 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
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EX05 VFR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX05 VFR, 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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EX05 VFR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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