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SB55 FNE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,845 mi
Last recorded144,845 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,845 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 144,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,800 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 132,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 126,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 120,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,402 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,402 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 107,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 101,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,645 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 75,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre tread cut slightly.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 63,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre tread cut slightly.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,688 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,209 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,305 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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SB55 FNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SB55 FNE, 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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SB55 FNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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