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VA54 ETD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,757 mi
Last recorded125,757 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 ETD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 125,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 123,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 118,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake bpipe across rear axle has light corrosion as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear crossmember has light corrosion

Fail 18 May 2021 118,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake bpipe across rear axle has light corrosion as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear crossmember has light corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,531 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,997 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,867 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,110 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,939 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
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VA54 ETD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA54 ETD, 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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VA54 ETD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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