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GV05 FXG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,470 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

play in front wheel bearings

rear shackle bushes worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,470 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

play in front wheel bearings

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,787 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s reg light cover missing

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and perished

o/s/r wheel odd

rear shackell bushes slightly worn

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

spare bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,479 miles

ADVISE O/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - O/S/F DOORDAMAGED

Fail 10 Apr 2010 29,479 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE O/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - O/S/F DOORDAMAGED

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,926 miles

cover missing from n/s reg light

front anti rool bar bushes worn

o/s/f door damaged and check strap broken

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre worn off on outer edges

o/s/r door cannot be opened while o/s/f door is shut

Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,926 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cover missing from n/s reg light

front anti rool bar bushes worn

o/s/f door damaged and check strap broken

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre worn off on outer edges

o/s/r door cannot be opened while o/s/f door is shut

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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GV05 FXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GV05 FXG, 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 FXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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