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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front fog light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn out d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front fog light not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
Central Lower The prop shaft middle bearing rubber is getting deteriorated.
Central Rear Electric trailer plug contacts may need cleaning.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear ones and side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes are worn, outer ones have considerable play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at lower part of engine. There is also a engine breeder box at the front that is slightly leaking, may need attention. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On both sides the lower suspension ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are slightly deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank. ()
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective The side one at the rear. ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush The front one, spring is also chaffing inside of chassis support. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw on tread. ()
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp broken.
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Is getting dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear The bolt used between front leaf spring bushes and chassis is not as thick as other ones.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is getting corroded at outer part near leaf spring support welding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak on mounting weld to the pipe after flexible unit. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()
Central Lower Prop shaft middle bearing rubber is getting deteriorated.
Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated On the plug, the contacts are dirty. (4.10 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing has slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank. ()
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective The side on at the rear. ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear ones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush The front one, spring is also chaffing inside of chassis support. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a screw on tread. ()
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp broken and not working.
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis is getting corroded at outer part near leaf spring support welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear The bolt used between leaf spring and chassis support is not of the same thickness of other ones.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible trough some cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak on mounting weld to the pipe after flexible unit. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from mirror arm. ()
Central Lower Prop shaft middle bearing rubber is getting deteriorated.
Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated On the plug, the contacts are dirty. (4.10 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has some little cuts and cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearing has slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank. ()
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective The side on at the rear. ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear ones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush The front one, spring is also chaffing inside of chassis support. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a screw on tread. ()
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp broken and not working.
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis is getting corroded at outer part near leaf spring support welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear The bolt used between leaf spring and chassis support is not of the same thickness of other ones.
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr valve shaft leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Nearside little gear box mounting damaged.
Central Lower Prop shaft bearing rubber mounting getting deteriorated.
Central Rear Lower Trailer plug slightly dirty inside.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank. ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush The spring is slightly chaffing inside of the front leaf spring mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens broken.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking on tread, ( manufacturer code 0512 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear The bolt used between leaf spring and front leaf spring mount is not as thick as it should be, no play at the moment.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On flange between turbo and exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr valve shaft leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Nearside little gear box mounting damaged.
Central Lower Prop shaft bearing rubber mounting getting deteriorated.
Central Rear Lower Trailer plug slightly dirty inside.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, near hose connection. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded At side of fuel tank. ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush The spring is slightly chaffing inside of the front leaf spring mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()
Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lens broken.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking on tread, ( manufacturer code 0512 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear The bolt used between leaf spring and front leaf spring mount is not as thick as it should be, no play at the moment.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On engine bay, from EGR valve shaft. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play On rubber mounting. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both, not cleaning perfectly. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose connection, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Has play. ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken.
Offside Rear Leaf spring front anchor bolt used is not as thick as it should be, no play at the moment.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On engine bay, from EGR valve shaft. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play On rubber mounting. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both, not cleaning perfectly. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near hose connection, slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective Has play. ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken.
Offside Rear Leaf spring front anchor bolt used is not as thick as it should be, no play at the moment.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly dirty inside. (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top arm rebound rubbers missing (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced top suspension arm rubbers missing (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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FM54 EWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FM54 EWL, 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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FM54 EWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 January 2005.
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