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MJ55 VNY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,420 mi
Last recorded110,420 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VNY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,854 miles

Nearside Front play in steering pivot joint

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,496 miles

Catalytic converter outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear back plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,123 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,123 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,451 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,548 miles

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,548 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,211 miles

front fog light indicator not working

front upper cross member corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play inboth outer track rod ends

Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front fog light indicator not working

front upper cross member corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play inboth outer track rod ends

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,244 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 15 Dec 2012 54,947 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,816 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,994 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe supported by wire

Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,129 miles

both sides front pads wearing low/both sides front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,129 miles

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

both sides front pads wearing low/both sides front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,368 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
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MJ55 VNY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ55 VNY, 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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MJ55 VNY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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