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GY05 XGR

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,941 mi
Last recorded142,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Vehicle heavily undersealed covering all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2026 142,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Vehicle heavily undersealed covering all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,779 miles

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

under bogy c0rrossion

Fail 4 Oct 2024 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under bogy c0rrossion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 122,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens repaired

Offside Rear one of three hand brake cable support clips excessively corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails and prescribed areas corroded

rear suspension bump stops excessively corroded

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens repaired

Offside Rear one of three hand brake cable support clips excessively corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails and prescribed areas corroded

rear suspension bump stops excessively corroded

washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,165 miles

Front brake backplates corroding

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tub mounting central/rear rib corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

chassis, underbody and components corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2021 120,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member spare wheel holding area near leaf spring mounting area affected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake backplates corroding

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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tub mounting central/rear rib corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

chassis, underbody and components corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2020 118,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering: Intermediate drop arm, pivot housing, play in shaft

Fail 4 Sep 2020 118,278 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering: Intermediate drop arm, pivot housing, play in shaft

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,554 miles

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

o/s/f inner arch body mount corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

o/s/f inner arch body mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,107 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 99,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,859 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 59,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GY05 XGR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY05 XGR, 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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GY05 XGR is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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