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GF05 FRX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,759 mi
Last recorded145,759 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 145,759 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 145,759 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 134,230 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,850 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,364 miles

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration rear spring bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,116 miles

rear prop-shaft rear u/j badly worn.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,116 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear prop-shaft rear u/j badly worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,077 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,879 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,912 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 46,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GF05 FRX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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