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M12 YYD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 YYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,652 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front outer body sells (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front both suspension arms all corroded

fuel pipe is corroded

o/s rear wheel arch has corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2025 142,652 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front outer body sells (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front both suspension arms all corroded

fuel pipe is corroded

o/s rear wheel arch has corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front outer body sill and under body (generally corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front upper static arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 136,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from near side rear to all the way to the front (both pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear box is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front outer body sill and under body (generally corroded) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front upper static arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front upper lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front (inner), o/s front (inner) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,826 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear (both sides) ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 121,826 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear (both sides) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,007 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,007 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,013 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 85,682 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 80,137 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,493 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,191 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded blowing slightly

Pass 26 May 2011 56,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 56,543 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 52,061 miles

PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS

Pass 28 May 2009 42,455 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2009 42,455 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 35,808 miles

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

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

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

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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M12 YYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M12 YYD, 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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M12 YYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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