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VE05 UST

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,022 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 110,011 miles

Brake modification unsafe Front to rear brake pipe unions, as marked. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,295 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 11 Aug 2022 109,295 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 92,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,653 miles

Both offside tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

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

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling steering arm when on full lock

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 86,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both offside tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

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

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling steering arm when on full lock

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,014 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES WORN ON SIDEWALL

EXHAUST RUSTY

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES WORN ON SIDEWALL

EXHAUST RUSTY

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,467 miles

Offside tyres scuffed on sidewalls

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,203 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,644 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,320 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 UST is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VE05 UST, 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 UST is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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