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FM05 JKF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Yellow Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,432 mi
Last recorded199,432 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 199,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaking front underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2023 191,161 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 184,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rusty all round

rusty underneath

Fail 7 Jul 2022 184,416 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

RUSTY ALL ROUND

RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 179,453 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 165,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

oil leak rear of eng /gearbox

various parts of underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,562 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,594 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,917 miles

rear brake pipe load sensing valve surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,121 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 70,121 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2010 65,576 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 65,576 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

heavy tramp/knock felt on front suspension when applying brakes - unable to locate anything on m.o.t - advise dealer inspection

Pass 29 May 2009 48,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,664 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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FM05 JKF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Yellow with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM05 JKF, 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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FM05 JKF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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