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AE05 WYG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 117,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,357 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 110,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 103,656 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 95,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,621 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 90,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,580 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 89,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 85,854 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 85,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded tank & offside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front steering idle arm has play

Offside Front steering pitman link has play

Pass 22 May 2017 82,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between fuel tank and chassis prior to flexible hose and also aft of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 79,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring u bolts loose causing movement (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between fuel tank and chassis prior to flexible hose and also aft of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 75,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s and O/s Bump stop bushes slighty worn, slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 75,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s and O/s Bump stop bushes slighty worn, slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 67,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 67,105 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 63,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,201 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AE05 WYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE05 WYG, 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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AE05 WYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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