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VA05 LFK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 LFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,146 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 141,049 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,809 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 135,796 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,750 miles

MIL lamp on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 124,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 100,880 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,254 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,002 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 41,482 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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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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