MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to underside
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides into flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
corrosion to whole underside of vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust supported by wire
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust supported by wire
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear rear light damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Vacuum Pipe catching on the steering column
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general corrosion throughout
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front registration plate (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear rear light damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Vacuum Pipe catching on the steering column
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
general corrosion throughout
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
faulty connection at nearside reg lamp
both outer antiroll bar mounting bushes worn
both outer track rod ends have slight play
both rear tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both outer antiroll bar mounting bushes worn
both outer track rod ends have slight play
both rear tyres close to legal limit
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
both front anti-roll bar wishbone bushs worn
both rear indicators discoloured
play in both front outer antiroll bar bushes
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.
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WV05 VSJ 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 WV05 VSJ, 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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WV05 VSJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 7 March 2005.
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