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VN05 FLX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,717 mi
Last recorded194,717 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 194,717 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 190,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 190,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 185,194 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 162,795 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 133,181 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,694 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has side to side movement

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge [bald]

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge [265/70 16]

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,548 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,160 miles

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

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers splitting.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,998 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,939 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 42,780 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 25,967 miles

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

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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VN05 FLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN05 FLX, 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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VN05 FLX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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