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FH54 NKJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2024 142,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure replace mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s fronts on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2023 142,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s fronts on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction repair and clear fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2022 142,110 miles

n/s rear lens damaged slightly

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 141,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached u bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,924 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both o/s n/s rear leaf springs splayed slightly

surface rust to both o/s n/s chassis rails

Pass 31 Jan 2019 132,095 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjust (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,948 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

windsceen marked on o/s

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

damage on ns front arch

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,369 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

eml lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 75,160 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/front fog lamp smashed and inop

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light is on dash

rear reflector broken

Fail 26 May 2009 74,961 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/front fog lamp smashed and inop

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine management light is on dash

rear reflector broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,653 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FH54 NKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FH54 NKJ, 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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FH54 NKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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