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FG05 YDF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 127,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,942 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 123,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded either side steel brake pipe under front wheel arch at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe centre connection leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure down pipe centre connection bracket brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side front pipes to flex with in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 121,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle back plate to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material either side front pipes to flex with in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts due to loaded with tools

Fail 13 Sep 2022 117,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axle at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts due to loaded with tools

Pass 20 Sep 2021 113,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin either side front outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,288 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush either side rear most swinging shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 108,206 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush either side rear most swinging shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost swinging shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 95,216 miles

near side rear spring part broken off

near side rear tyre 2.2mm off side rear tyre at 1.9 mm

rear brake pipes corroded across rear axle off side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 87,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 79,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 72,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 63,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 16,117 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG05 YDF 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 75%.

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 FG05 YDF, 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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FG05 YDF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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