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FT54 CLJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,348 mi
Last recorded142,348 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 CLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 142,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition of the underside of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 142,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general condition of the underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 140,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 140,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 139,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in the wheel bearings

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

slight play left to right in steering column

Fail 11 Oct 2023 139,402 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

clutch pedal missing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper rubber end split

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 7 Oct 2022 132,564 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper rubber end split

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 20 Jul 2021 120,931 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

seepage from steering box

Fail 16 Jul 2021 120,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective top insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

seepage from steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,252 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,977 miles

Engine has a oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,743 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,700 miles

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

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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FT54 CLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT54 CLJ, 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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FT54 CLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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