MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front play in drop arm
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front roll bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Body panel likely to become detached front grill hanging off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front play in drop arm
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on border of excessive (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Light lenses damaged
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MIL lamp on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
EXHAUST BADLY FITTED + RUBBING
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
ONLY ONE ALTERNATOR BELT FITTED - SQUEELING BADLY
REAR LAMPS ARE BROKEN
SOME PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION / STEERING JOINTS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing **SERVO VACUUM PUMP** (3.6.F.1)
Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement TEMPORARY CAP FITTED (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD SPLIT + LIFTING (REMOULDED TYRE) (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/70X16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP BROKEN (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD SPLIT + LIFTING (REMOULDED TYRE) (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD SPLIT + LIFTING (REMOULDED TYRE) (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LAMP BROKEN (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre **OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION (REMOULD)**
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
SOME PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION / STEERING JOINTS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
clutch pedal antislip missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA05 LFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VA05 LFK, 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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VA05 LFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 July 2005.
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