MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres worn
corrosion to n/s/r spring shackle mounting plates
corrosion to o/s/f inner wing
corrosion to rear of chassis
damage to windscreen zone a within 10mm
high level brake light not working on rear roll bar
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction toys on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
both rear tyres worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion to n/s/r spring shackle mounting plates
corrosion to o/s/f inner wing
corrosion to rear of chassis
damage to windscreen zone a within 10mm
high level brake light not working on rear roll bar
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust cat corroded
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both springs rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front inner wheel arch corroded
rear butt corroded and holed
rear chassis and components corroded
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight rusting on o/side rear brake pipe
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in front anti roll bar mouting bushes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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FY05 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 FY05 VYJ, 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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FY05 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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