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OW05 CJF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,343 mi
Last recorded165,343 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 CJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 165,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 7 May 2020 155,843 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 155,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 140,004 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,001 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,893 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,892 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,132 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,536 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre waring on outer tread

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,837 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 80,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,183 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

tested in wet and snowey conditions, brake readings will be lower than normal

Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,404 miles

Minor oil leak

Steering weeping oil

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,675 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 64,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 56,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under vehicle muddy

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,120 miles

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

Under vehicle muddy

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,422 miles

very muddy under vehicle

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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OW05 CJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 OW05 CJF, 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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What year was OW05 CJF registered?

OW05 CJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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