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FY05 VYJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,533 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 120,533 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,521 miles

both rear tyres worn

corrosion to n/s/r spring shackle mounting plates

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

corrosion to rear of chassis

damage to windscreen zone a within 10mm

high level brake light not working on rear roll bar

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,521 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction toys on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to n/s/r spring shackle mounting plates

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

corrosion to rear of chassis

damage to windscreen zone a within 10mm

high level brake light not working on rear roll bar

Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust cat corroded

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear butt corroded and holed

rear chassis and components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,183 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 94,182 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight rusting on o/side rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in front anti roll bar mouting bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 62,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,207 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,291 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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