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VK05 EFC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,245 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested excessive brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 139,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 133,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 133,819 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from knitted joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake effort lower than nearside suggesting/service repair required

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

general surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components underside

mil lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,205 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower (2.7.4)

o/s/f upper-rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,120 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower (2.7.4)

o/s/f upper-rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 111,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 96,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,433 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,867 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,867 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,978 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,790 miles

slight play in front outer anti roll bar bushes

slight play in front wheel bearings

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 EFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK05 EFC, 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 EFC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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