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VF55 PHV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 PHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,337 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

prop shaft doughnut has play

Fail 7 Feb 2020 115,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

prop shaft doughnut has play

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,884 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,120 miles

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

high level brake light damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 86,699 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,366 miles

both front outer anti roll bar d bushes have play.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: n/s/f on 10mm, o/s/f on 11mm, n/s/r on 7.5mm, o/s/r on 9mm.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,366 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front outer anti roll bar d bushes have play.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: n/s/f on 10mm, o/s/f on 11mm, n/s/r on 7.5mm, o/s/r on 9mm.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,143 miles

o/s/r registration plate light lens missing.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: both front on 10mm, n/s/r on 8mm, o/s/r on 9.5mm.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

o/s/r registration plate light lens missing.

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 8mm, o/s/r on 9.5mm.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,602 miles

both front anti roll bar end bushes have slight play.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

tyre tread depths; both front 6.0mm, n/s/r 8.0mm, o/s/r 5.5mm,

Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front anti roll bar end bushes have slight play.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 265/70/16 112T.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,651 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 22,825 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 22,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,037 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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VF55 PHV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VF55 PHV, 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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VF55 PHV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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