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VK55 ZHD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 129,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 129,659 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Cab/Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,388 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 117,206 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,941 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE SLIGHTLY SLOW TO RETURN TO ZERO READING. POSSIBLY CALIPER STARTING TO SEIZE.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S TOP BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 101,474 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 95,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside tyre worn on outer edge

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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VK55 ZHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VK55 ZHD, 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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VK55 ZHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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