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VK05 EDO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,838 mi
Last recorded155,838 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 EDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 155,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Motor will not stabilise, headlamp continually moving up and down (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to n/s over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,163 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2017 133,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour FADED (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

OFFSIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,814 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,011 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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VK05 EDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK05 EDO, 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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VK05 EDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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