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GU05 CVY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,608 mi
Last recorded125,608 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 125,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 125,606 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member / radiator support panel is heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside engine mount support bracket is heavily corroded

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

all body mountings are corroded

headlamps affected by position lamp and front fog lamp operation

Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,304 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold flange excessive leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates heavily corroded & breaking up

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer tread ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

body mount brackets and bushes are corroded & perished.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 117,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nuts badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 transmittion light flashing

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bodie mounting bushes parished and brackets heavyly corroded

both rear leaf springs bushes parished

heavy corrosion chassis box box side front and rear

o/s/f top shock absorber mounting bushes cracking

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering drag links ball joints

stone chip front screen and scratches

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,828 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

both front and centre body mounting bushes parished

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms

o/s/f shock absorber top mounting bushes cracking

scratshes front screen

Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

both front and centre body mounting bushes parished

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms

o/s/f shock absorber top mounting bushes cracking

scratshes front screen

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,002 miles

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

Front brake disc shields corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2018 109,002 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear by rear hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged by corrosion and weakened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake disc shields corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,615 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shockers (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,161 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,258 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 62,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,746 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,312 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 38,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GU05 CVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU05 CVY, 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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GU05 CVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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