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SO05 FAU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.4mm , inner & outer edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre centre tread band 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion under rad

diff pinion oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 115,207 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel to flexi on calliper corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion o/s front body mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake lines on axle corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear slight brake bind on rear brakes

tow socket flap damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,459 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,419 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,629 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 70,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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SO05 FAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO05 FAU, 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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SO05 FAU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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