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VE55 ZXC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,095 mi
Last recorded139,095 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,095 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,810 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front shock absorbs feel weak

Fail 9 Feb 2018 126,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,238 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 116,238 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,230 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 109,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,308 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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,645 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven advise inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VE55 ZXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE55 ZXC, 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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VE55 ZXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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