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VE05 USU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,894 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 83,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear indicators fading

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,570 miles

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres and o/s/r - getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,374 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both aux belts damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,330 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both aux belts damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,490 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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VE05 USU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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