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WG05 FAA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,471 mi
Last recorded33,471 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 FAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 33,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 33,469 miles

Front Body has an unsafe modification Front suspension lifted too high. Front suspension inoperative. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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 Front Outer Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper cap missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing split pin missing from track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underneath (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 32,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2018 32,727 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 32,727 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

heavy corrosion to underside

Fail 29 May 2017 31,947 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

heavy corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2013 29,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,182 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 16,764 miles

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

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

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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WG05 FAA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG05 FAA, 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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WG05 FAA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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