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MJ05 YNC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

106,198 mi
Last recorded106,198 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YNC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,198 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wheel speed sensor wire cut (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 102,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake hose insecurely mounted

Offsidew front brake hose fouling suspension

Fail 10 Jan 2022 102,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake hose insecurely mounted

Offsidew front brake hose fouling suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2021 96,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,296 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp diffuser missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber upper cover corroded

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside present in various locations

Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion with large hole behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust catalyst outer casing corroded but not leaking gasses

Exhaust has minor leak of gasses at front flexible joint

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp diffuser missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber upper cover corroded and deteriorated

Vehicle has areas of slight corrosion, and some areas of advanced non structural corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,727 miles

Front Both outer anti roll bar bushes have slight play

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

Nearside Front Outer steering arm inner track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play in pivot and ball joint

Nearside Rear Registration plate light diffuser missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer steering arm inner track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle has light corrosion to underside, at various locations, and on various components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,629 miles

Dirt shield corroded on nearside rear shock absorber.

Hole corroded in front panel behind front bumper.

Lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Dirt shield corroded on nearside rear shock absorber.

Hole corroded in front panel behind front bumper.

Lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,023 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded on outer face.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Surface corrosion on chassis at rear.

lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake disc corroded on outer face.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Surface corrosion on chassis at rear.

lens cover missing from nearside number plate lamp.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,791 miles

lens missing from nearside number plate lamp.

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

small hole in exhaust at rear of centre silencer.

surface corrosion on chassis and body in various places.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 78,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn to approx 2mm.

lens missing from nearside number plate lamp.

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

small hole in exhaust at rear of centre silencer.

surface corrosion on chassis and body in various places.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

slight play in nearside inner track rod end.

surface corrosion on chassis at front and rear.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,861 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

slight play in nearside inner track rod end.

surface corrosion on chassis at front and rear.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,211 miles

four wheel drive selection warning light flashing during test.

lens missing on nearside number plate lamp.

possible fuel stain under fuel tank.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

four wheel drive selection warning light flashing during test.

lens missing on nearside number plate lamp.

possible fuel stain under fuel tank.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,352 miles

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm.

exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre, not split.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm.

exhaust mounting brackets corroded at centre, not split.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

slight play in both front bottom ball joints.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,167 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 51,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,514 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,514 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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MJ05 YNC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MJ05 YNC, 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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MJ05 YNC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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