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PF55 DGU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,775 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Jul 2024 90,773 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Vehicle underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 81,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,924 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,794 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 55,794 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 55,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,191 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts broken but still secure

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,277 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,382 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,537 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,816 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Jan 2012 40,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,971 miles

Advise slight bind to n/s/r wheel

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,933 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 24,933 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

forward propshaft rear u/j badly worn

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 DGU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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