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VU05 SFV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,450 mi
Last recorded110,450 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 SFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 110,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2025 108,359 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four shocker dust covers corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle casing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipe across axle corroded in clamps

Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported bracked corroded weak. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,312 miles

brake pipe starting to corrode inside clamps across rear axle

nsr tyre worn on outer edges

osf brake hose support bracket corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

brake pipe across axle corroding inside clamps

nsr brake pipe to flexi corroded slightly

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

os cv boot perished

osf brake hose supporting bracket corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar "D" bushes perished and worn, but not giving excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf andf osf upper ball joint dust boots deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes corroded at point of clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,404 miles

corrosion starting in osf crossmember by body mount

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing in outer edge

Slight play in both front outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,911 miles

both front outer anti roll bar bushes play

slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,528 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING S SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,824 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,380 miles

all four tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,963 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,319 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,083 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
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VU05 SFV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU05 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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