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FD55 YXL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,719 mi
Last recorded149,719 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 149,719 miles

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

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 on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 149,719 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or 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 on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front oil leak from engine oil cooler pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 137,370 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014
Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,042 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 90,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,878 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,789 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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FD55 YXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD55 YXL, 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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FD55 YXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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