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PF55 DFZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 DFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,479 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X 2 LEAKS ON EXAUST JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) SREERING BOX DROP ARM (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

tinted windows fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,930 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,225 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,219 miles

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 4 Dec 2015 781,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,070 miles

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,070 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,472 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,804 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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PF55 DFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF55 DFZ, 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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PF55 DFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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