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HN05 BFU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 105,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 86,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre box exhaust rusty outer skin

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,725 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Mar 2012 75,725 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,764 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,764 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,992 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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HN05 BFU 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 63.2%.

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 HN05 BFU, 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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HN05 BFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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