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GU05 EMK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,671 mi
Last recorded42,671 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,599 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside

wear in rear spring shackle bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,595 miles

brake fluid dirty

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to underside

wear in rear spring hanger bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,592 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

slight wear in rear spring hanger bushes

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 May 2020 42,520 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 42,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,493 miles

Rear spring hangers have slight play

brake pipe ferrules corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front roll bar bushes worn

number plates loose

oil leak

play in ns steering idler arm

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,477 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

EXHAUST CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER FROM OFF SIDE

SLIGHT WEAR IN REAR LEAF SPRING HANGER BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,350 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING

REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,419 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R SHACKLE BUSHES

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,067 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,067 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,352 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,413 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES

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 EMK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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