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FG05 EVB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 155,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 151,075 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 151,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 150,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 147,850 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 120,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,105 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,475 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,054 miles

bolt loose p/s pump mountin

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,505 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no cat in exhaust system ,cat cut out of system.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 32,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,976 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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FG05 EVB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG05 EVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 EVB registered?

FG05 EVB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 EVB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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