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DE05 YYX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,804 mi
Last recorded154,804 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 152,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top arm and botttom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded not to excesss

general corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,179 miles

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body in poor condition

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body in poor condition

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounts corroded.

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 145,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect contaminated in engine oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 143,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect contaminated in engine oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,776 miles

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

Indicators slightly white

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 138,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Indicators slightly white

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 135,732 miles

Front anti roll bar end bushes worn.

Nearside rear swinging shackle lower bush worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 129,057 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear leaf spring anchor bracket has slight play when wheel lifted from bottom

Fail 27 Jul 2015 129,044 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s front headlamp slightly insecure

n/s rear leaf spring anchor bracket has slight play when wheel lifted from bottom

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,381 miles

Front outer anti roll bar bushes have slight play (both sides)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,840 miles

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level low

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,228 miles

Engine oil leak

Load on rear seats belts not checked

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,727 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,688 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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
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DE05 YYX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 YYX, 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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DE05 YYX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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