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GD05 DCU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,381 mi
Last recorded101,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 DCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 97,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,049 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,965 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,950 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 73,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,099 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,232 miles

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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GD05 DCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD05 DCU, 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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GD05 DCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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