MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Center corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Trailer electrical socket holding plate corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel pipes at tank corroded
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear spare wheel moving in fully up position
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel pipes at tank corroded
Centre stoplight has a bulb not working.
Front foglights have no illuminating telltale and offside bulb is blown.
Offside headlight aiming slightly low, adjuster not working.
Front position lamp(s) not working Both not working. (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too bright, probably wrong bulb fitted. (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement drum, seizing. (3.5.1k)
Centre stoplight has a bulb not working.
Front foglights have no illuminating telltale and offside bulb is blown.
Offside headlight aiming slightly low, adjuster not working.
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
exhaust back box heat shield loose
exhaust centre + rear support brackets broken however still supported by steel straps
undertrays fitted
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside headlight slightly loose but not affecting headlight hight or aim
no oil on dipstick 2 litres added
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
nearside headlight slightly loose but not affecting headlight hight or aim
no oil on dipstick 2 litres added
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
various body work damage
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
various body work damage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 XDN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 XDN, 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 XDN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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