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FV54 XXR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,279 mi
Last recorded125,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XXR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,842 miles

Chassis blacked up

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,312 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,933 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,957 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 61,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,981 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,462 miles

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,695 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 47,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,481 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 43,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 38,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,034 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,943 miles

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

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

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

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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FV54 XXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV54 XXR, 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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FV54 XXR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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