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FV05 WYA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,167 mi
Last recorded141,167 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 136,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 131,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,040 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

movement in n/s idler arm

Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,012 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

movement in n/s idler arm

Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,103 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 118,113 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 118,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,310 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front foglights - silvering deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,718 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside centre anti-roll bar mount bushes - slight play

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside front steering box drop-arm seal weepy

Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,718 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside centre anti-roll bar mount bushes - slight play

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mounts - play

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

offside front steering box drop-arm seal weepy

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,596 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mount rubber bushes - play

nearside and offside rear leaf-spring shackle eye bushes - play

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,055 miles

nearside and offside rear shackle eye bushes slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,820 miles

rear brakes uneven

wear on outer rollbar bushes

play on front hubs

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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FV05 WYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV05 WYA, 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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What year was FV05 WYA registered?

FV05 WYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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