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SH55 FHZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Yellow Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,868 mi
Last recorded193,868 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 193,868 miles

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

Oil leak on diff ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 193,868 miles

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

Oil leak on diff ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 179,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion around body mounts-body not insecure

front seatbelts freyed and slow returning

fuel pipes corroded

management light lit

o/s/f anti roll bar bush not seated correctly and bracket not fully secured

rusting on underbody and suspension/inner wings corroded through

slight play in steering box/drop arm joint/idler

water leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 179,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion around body mounts-body not insecure

front seatbelts freyed and slow returning

fuel pipes corroded

management light lit

o/s/f anti roll bar bush not seated correctly and bracket not fully secured

rusting on underbody and suspension/inner wings corroded through

slight play in steering box/drop arm joint/idler

water leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 179,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion around body mounts-body not insecure

front seatbelts freying and slow returning

rusting on underbody and suspension-front inner wings corroded through

slight play in steering box and drop arm joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 177,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear spring bushes starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2014 170,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 170,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 157,872 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,764 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 128,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 128,276 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Feb 2011 128,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,795 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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SH55 FHZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Yellow with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH55 FHZ, 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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SH55 FHZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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