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FG05 LFN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,587 mi
Last recorded149,587 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 149,587 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper is streaky

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2.5mm of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.2.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

front bumper is damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2017 149,587 miles

Nearside Front wiper is streaky

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2.5mm of tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.2.1d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

front bumper is damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 145,208 miles

Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread and have small age cracks

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank is slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 145,087 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are on 3mm of tread and have small age cracks

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank is slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 139,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wipers are streaky

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Fail 31 Jan 2015 138,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wipers are streaky

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread

Fail 3 Feb 2014 125,148 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported.

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

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

Front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,148 miles

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported.

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

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

Front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 104,798 miles

All ball joint gaiters greased.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 104,798 miles

All ball joint gaiters greased.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,182 miles

All ball joint gaiters greased

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system still supported.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,468 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Small cut to nearside front tyre tread.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 80,468 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Small cut to nearside front tyre tread.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,612 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,510 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,510 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,678 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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