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VF54 AFX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 AFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre low on outer tread

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

injuries in windscreen

security and originality of vin plate

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,600 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread depth at 3mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,092 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,152 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 50,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,792 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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VF54 AFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VF54 AFX, 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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VF54 AFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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