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FM54 VDZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 137,425 miles

General corrosion - chassis, suspension components, steel brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferrules

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

Offside front tyre wearing low in middle of tread

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 136,216 miles

CHASSIS and UNDERBODY including brake pipes components and fuel pipes ETC covered heavily in underseal

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 131,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,449 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 127,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,267 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play Top and bottom both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,077 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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,581 miles

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

oil leak(oil cooler pipes)

osf tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,058 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,294 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,294 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,514 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

4lt engine oil added

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

alternator belt to adjust

both front wheel bearing slight wear

power steering fluid added

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

oil level low

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering joints

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

front brake discs worn

long pull to handbrake

oil level low

Pass 11 May 2009 56,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

long pull to handbrake

low oil level

Fail 11 May 2009 56,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

long pull to handbrake

low oil level

Pass 2 May 2008 47,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,438 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 46,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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FM54 VDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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