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FA05 CHC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,398 mi
Last recorded117,398 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,398 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a tear in the sidewall

Nearside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Oil leak oil filter? ()

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected dust cover missing (1.9.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 117,397 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer tyre has a tear in the sidewall

Nearside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Oil leak oil filter? ()

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected dust cover missing (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 75,006 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,914 miles

slight freeplay in steering box

Pass 17 May 2011 59,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

air con pump belt snapped

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,977 miles

Front disics corroaded

Fail 22 Apr 2009 42,975 miles

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

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

Front disics corroaded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,643 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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FA05 CHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA05 CHC, 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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FA05 CHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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