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MJ05 VJY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VJY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,002 miles

EML Light

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,975 miles

E M L indicating a fault

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 86,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

E M L indicating a fault

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,546 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,997 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,305 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,234 miles

Nearside 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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MJ05 VJY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ05 VJY, 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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MJ05 VJY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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