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FG05 GBY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,680 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

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

nuts missing on centre support bering

Fail 27 Feb 2014 135,680 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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

nuts missing on centre support bering

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 120,652 miles

exhaust mounting broken off and repaired

Fail 2 Aug 2012 120,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

exhaust mounting broken off and repaired

Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 100,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 99,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 72,578 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

Fail 21 May 2010 72,244 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

Pass 29 May 2009 46,246 miles

offside front fog light lens damaged

slight play at nearside front anti-roll bar d bush

stone chip in screen

timing belt ???

Fail 28 May 2009 46,236 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front fog light lens damaged

slight play at nearside front anti-roll bar d bush

stone chip in screen

timing belt ???

Pass 21 May 2008 28,927 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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FG05 GBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 FG05 GBY, 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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FG05 GBY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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