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GF05 YGZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 YGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,332 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2023 66,789 miles

engine mil on

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,246 miles

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In all areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,650 miles

Nearside fuel pipes corroding,

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and handbrake lower efficiency than N/S (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension and steering components corroding, including leaf springs

Pass 31 May 2019 62,328 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in all steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,497 miles

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

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,469 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,243 miles

Front Play in steering joints

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi front to rear pipoe marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% max allowed 30% (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format Both front and rear (6.3.4f)

Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering joints

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2015 57,016 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 55,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,523 miles

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)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,523 miles

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,732 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,503 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,499 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,102 miles

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

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

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

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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GF05 YGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF05 YGZ, 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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GF05 YGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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