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GU05 CUJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,831 mi
Last recorded136,831 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 135,477 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,052 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,472 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear reflector damaged

Oil leak

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering idler

Trackrod end boots damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Offside rear reflector damaged

Oil leak

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering idler

Trackrod end boots damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,773 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Crankshaft pulley appears to have a slight wobble

Engine oil leak

Front anti roll bar bushes and linkage bushes worn

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension shackle bushes worn

Slight play in steering ball joints and idler. Dust covers deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,771 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Crankshaft pulley appears to have a slight wobble

Engine oil leak

Front anti roll bar bushes and linkage bushes worn

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Play in front wheel bearings

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension shackle bushes worn

Slight play in steering ball joints and idler. Dust covers deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,973 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 100,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,438 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,865 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,784 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,236 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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GU05 CUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU05 CUJ, 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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What year was GU05 CUJ registered?

GU05 CUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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