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LS05 YFU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 YFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bumpstop missing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,267 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Offside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 15 Dec 2023 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Offside Front suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,078 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken

front sections of exhaust system and flanges corroded and in poor condition

metal breather pipes on axle etc corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

near side number plate light cover lens missing

Fail 7 Dec 2017 79,406 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate broken

front sections of exhaust system and flanges corroded and in poor condition

metal breather pipes on axle etc corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

near side number plate light cover lens missing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 76,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,546 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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LS05 YFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS05 YFU, 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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What year was LS05 YFU registered?

LS05 YFU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LS05 YFU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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