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RF05 BKA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 BKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,710 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,105 miles

EML on

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,649 miles

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 103,368 miles

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

Rear tow bar electric socket damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear tow bar electric socket damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

inder body corrded

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2016 71,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

inder body corrded

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,671 miles

slight play in o/s/front inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/front inner track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,995 miles

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,619 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,603 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,565 miles

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

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

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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RF05 BKA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RF05 BKA, 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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RF05 BKA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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