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GF55 YYA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

142,562 mi
Last recorded142,562 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 142,562 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 142,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,822 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 140,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.75 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 138,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 138,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material acvross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 132,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material acvross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn ply in hitch pins (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 128,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn ply in hitch pins (6.1.6 (b) (i))

offside headlamp fixing missing

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,396 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre worn very unevenly and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 123,146 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre worn very unevenly and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 106,781 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play near side inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,873 miles

near side front tyre worn down to legal limits in several places

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,795 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 88,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 84,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,446 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,215 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,432 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,082 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 31,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GF55 YYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GF55 YYA, 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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GF55 YYA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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