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HV05 TAU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 129,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corossion

Fail 21 May 2026 129,821 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective un-attached (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip and light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corossion

Pass 5 Jun 2025 123,905 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center exhaust mount not connected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 123,905 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center exhaust mount not connected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,866 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective second to rear most exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear wheel different to other wheels

oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

slight grease loss from offside front upper ball joint boot

slight grease loss from steering joints gaiters

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 110,646 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 105,441 miles

all indicators starting to go white

centre exhaust box rear bracket broken off

oil leaks from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2019 100,118 miles

oil leaks from engine

side repeaters and rear indicators going white

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,397 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to return

oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,848 miles

centre exhaust box mounting bracket broken away from box

oil level on min and heavy oil leak at back of engine / gearbox

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust box mounting bracket broken away from box

oil level on min and heavy oil leak at back of engine / gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear n s rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Front slight movement os front hub

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,881 miles

ns rear tyre on 2mm

slight play os front hub

Fail 19 Mar 2016 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator goes out when stoplamp applied (1.2.1f)

ns rear tyre on 2mm

slight play os front hub

Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

eng. oil leak.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,851 miles

eng. oil leak.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,321 miles

indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,753 miles

both sides front wiper blades starting to tear on ends , oil level on min , slight play ns front hub bearing , some free play in steering box

Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,792 miles

engine oil level very low , oil leak by engine to gearbox join

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,745 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,576 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,752 miles

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

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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HV05 TAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HV05 TAU, 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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HV05 TAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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