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VU05 BPV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 109,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering idle box as chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wireing on chassis damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as chalked x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,872 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as chalked x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play as chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,792 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,112 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2019 92,892 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under side rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,375 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,382 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,931 miles

Both battery terminals loose

Centre exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 30 Mar 2016 63,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both battery terminals loose

Centre exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,306 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,724 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,519 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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VU05 BPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU05 BPV, 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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VU05 BPV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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