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FD05 DXF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,385 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake wear indicator illuminated

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 24 Jan 2015 137,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar outer bushes have slightly worn

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 121,786 miles

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

hand brake lever loose

Fail 27 Jan 2014 121,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

hand brake lever loose

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 79,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2009 55,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 39,335 miles

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

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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FD05 DXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD05 DXF, 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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FD05 DXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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