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GF05 FRU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2019 154,283 miles

All front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring bushes have slight play

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside rear leaf spring bushes have slight play

Offside rear light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 147,475 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Dec 2015 139,300 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 139,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 132,516 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear of foot step broken and jagged

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,669 miles

Both sides front outer Anti-roll bar bushes slight play

Drivers seatbelt stalk stiff

Front Diff bracket bent

Front bumper damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar socket bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 107,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres heavilly mis-shaped

Both sides front outer Anti-roll bar bushes slight play

Drivers seatbelt stalk stiff

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Diff bracket bent

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar socket bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 100,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 100,256 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 87,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread area not deep enough to reach cords

nail in tread area o/s/f tyre

tailgate stiff to open

Fail 25 May 2011 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread area not deep enough to reach cords

nail in tread area o/s/f tyre

tailgate stiff to open

Pass 10 May 2010 74,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 48,015 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 48,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GF05 FRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF05 FRU, 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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GF05 FRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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