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VA54 FRR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

152,402 mi
Last recorded152,402 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FRR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 152,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 152,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar assembly (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 147,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 147,309 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 141,445 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nearside front upper ball joint retaining bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 138,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 132,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 132,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 132,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 127,997 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and Off side front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 127,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side and Off side front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 127,938 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted offside front hose fouling suspension upper arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component slightly damaged plug cover (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,092 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. offside (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface nearside (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush near side rear lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,216 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,125 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 112,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded long brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

propshaft centre brg worn

Fail 12 Feb 2016 105,322 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lowers and nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside outer (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

propshaft centre brg worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,799 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,209 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,209 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,682 miles

offside headlight steamed up

offside indicator cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 65,676 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,553 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,216 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 FRR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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

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