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PF05 GBZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,878 mi
Last recorded125,878 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 GBZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,878 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 125,876 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,967 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 96,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracked on tyre walls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,603 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,603 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,539 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,909 miles

moderate play nearside and offside front wheel bearings

moderate wear nearside and offside rear leaf spring swinging shackle bush's

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,665 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2009 31,768 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,768 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,509 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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PF05 GBZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF05 GBZ, 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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PF05 GBZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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