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SH55 FJC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,456 miles

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

underside and chassis coroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,450 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside and chassis coroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,358 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,346 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside cylinder to offside cylinder over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie forward (around by fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front drive light out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high being adjusted (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high being adjusted (1.8)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside cylinder to offside cylinder over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,092 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 51,872 miles

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

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

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,021 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,021 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 28,234 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,234 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,137 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS STARTING TO PIT & CORRODE

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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SH55 FJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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