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WV05 VSJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 129,642 miles

corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Apr 2022 129,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust supported by wire

Fail 23 Oct 2017 128,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 122,104 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,291 miles

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 113,242 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 103,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,112 miles

both outer antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

both outer track rod ends have slight play

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 8 Feb 2013 88,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,730 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,410 miles

both front anti-roll bar wishbone bushs worn

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,712 miles

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.

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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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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