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FV05 LVK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside front torsion bars corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 72,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK CORRODING

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel DROP LINK JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE .............SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED..............255/60X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED.........255/60X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANK CORRODING

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

SPARE WHEEL LOOSE

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel DROP LINK JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE .............SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,257 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroding

Rear Nearside and offside leaf spring bushes wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 58,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 39,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 4,993 miles

Light surface corrosion on discs

N/S wiper split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose rattling

Surface corrosion on underside

Tail exhaust pipe mount bracket corroded, starting to come away from pipe

Very slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2010 4,491 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2010 4,491 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2009 2,817 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 2,099 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

Fail 30 Jun 2008 2,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

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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FV05 LVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV05 LVK, 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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FV05 LVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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