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GJ05 GWG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,813 mi
Last recorded133,813 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,813 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Missing but has one in rear light (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread in middle

o/s/f fog light broken and not working

Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,813 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Missing but has one in rear light (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread in middle

o/s/f fog light broken and not working

Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear axle behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,740 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 113,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

OSF Indicator lens damaged.

Some front brake fluctuation.

Some wear in rear swinging shackle bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,869 miles

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

Some damage to OSF position lamp

Some rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,568 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,574 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,921 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GJ05 GWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ05 GWG, 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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GJ05 GWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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