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GV05 DFG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 115,828 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 111,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 109,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads apper near limits (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2018 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads apper near limits

Fail 3 May 2018 109,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads apper near limits

Pass 5 May 2017 104,793 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 104,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,124 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,656 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,820 miles

both front side light slightly tinted

Pass 19 May 2009 53,939 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,938 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 40,030 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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GV05 DFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 DFG, 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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GV05 DFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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