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FA54 PYJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,132 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,197 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front foglights not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 111,102 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front foglights not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle suffers from corrosion all over.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,325 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle suffers from corrosion all over.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all under side of vehicle has corrosion( assessment tool used )

n/side & o/side steering joints (play)

steering box damp

Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,479 miles

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 21 Jul 2018 108,479 miles

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

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,867 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

play in steering idle arm

Fail 13 Jul 2017 105,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

play in steering idle arm

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,175 miles

both front anti roll bar rubbers worn slight movement

steering idle arm slight play

Pass 21 May 2015 99,037 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,526 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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FA54 PYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA54 PYJ, 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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FA54 PYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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