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LA05 FTF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,116 mi
Last recorded155,116 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 155,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 149,411 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,495 miles

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,804 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear box heat shield rattle

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2016 109,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear box heat shield rattle

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,837 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 102,837 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,624 miles

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

nail in tread offside rear tyre

offside number plate light lense cover missing

Fail 29 Jul 2013 84,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nail in tread offside rear tyre

offside number plate light lense cover missing

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,040 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,040 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

erratic rear brake readings balance poor

front number plate damaged

play in front antiroll bar end bushes

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,144 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear and nsf indicators pale,both wing repeators pale

erratic rear brake readings balance poor

front number plate damaged

front wipers split smearing

play in front antiroll bar end bushes

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,284 miles

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

engine under tray fitted.

exhaust corroded.

front number plate damaged.

slight play both front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,401 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

front number plate damaged

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear brake balance poor

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

front number plate damaged

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear brake balance poor

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,351 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar end bushes slightly worn

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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LA05 FTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LA05 FTF, 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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LA05 FTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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