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FY05 VYD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

72,669 mi
Last recorded72,669 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,669 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 72,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,905 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 62,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 53,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 53,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,009 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded near body mount, not in prescribed area, majority of fixings secure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush outer rear bush slightly displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded near body mount, not in prescribed area, majority of fixings secure

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded on bottom edge

Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,320 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush in spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 49,859 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 47,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,817 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 36,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,882 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 23,913 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,612 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,252 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 14,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,788 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
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FY05 VYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FY05 VYD, 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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FY05 VYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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