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GK05 EJA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,091 mi
Last recorded125,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,091 miles

Nearside Steering idler worn

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering idler slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,971 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,744 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,743 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,043 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 5 Apr 2014 59,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

srs light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

srs light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,853 miles

under tray not properly attached

Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,853 miles

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

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

under tray not properly attached

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,531 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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GK05 EJA 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 70.6%.

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 GK05 EJA, 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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GK05 EJA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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