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RF55 VLH

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 VLH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,580 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 126,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 115,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,108 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 86,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,870 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,318 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 25 Feb 2014 83,318 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF55 VLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF55 VLH, 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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RF55 VLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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