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VE05 USL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,464 mi
Last recorded166,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 USL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 166,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 166,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 164,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 163,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 151,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

ns gear box mount broken

rear prop centre bearing worn

Fail 13 Dec 2021 150,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light centre high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

gearbox mount torn through

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 129,463 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,805 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,340 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,866 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,857 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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VE05 USL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE05 USL, 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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VE05 USL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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