CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY55 UTX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,030 mi
Last recorded186,030 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 186,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both steps corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 185,647 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

leaf springs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 185,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached Front metal cross member/guard loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 184,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both leaf springs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 184,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both leaf springs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 182,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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))

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 182,297 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2019 179,129 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 179,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 174,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 171,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 171,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 168,830 miles

OSR HAND BRAKE LOW ON PERFORMANCE

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 155,318 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 155,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,483 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear seatbelts not inspected

Fail 6 Nov 2013 125,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

rear seatbelts not inspected

Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,657 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 114,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bad oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 110,078 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 110,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,449 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY55 UTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY55 UTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY55 UTX?

You can check the full history of DY55 UTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY55 UTX registered?

DY55 UTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is DY55 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 UTX shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY55 UTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY55 UTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.