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DE55 HYZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 HYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 120,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar bushes & linkage worn

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel poorly secured

Fail 14 Jan 2026 120,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar bushes & linkage worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare wheel poorly secured

Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,568 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly long (Rear brakes may require adjustment)

Front Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front Brake pads worn

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber lower bush worn

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2025 113,200 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal travel slightly long (Rear brakes may require adjustment)

Front Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Front Brake pads worn

Nearside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber lower bush worn

Offside Front Slight play in lower suspension ball joint

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 97,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 77,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 75,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,231 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 73,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 62,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,939 miles

2 child seats fitted

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,165 miles

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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DE55 HYZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE55 HYZ, 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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DE55 HYZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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