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RY55 NSJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 NSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 69,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light lens is damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - not repairable, too close to sidewall ()

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is corroded

Offside reverse light not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2026 69,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light lens is damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking - not repairable, too close to sidewall ()

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit lens is cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is corroded

Offside reverse light not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

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

both front wipers are smearing slightly

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,455 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/holed - not affecting lighting

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

outer skin on CAT is corroded and coming away

Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/holed - not affecting lighting

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

outer skin on CAT is corroded and coming away

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,973 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 59,180 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OSF Tyre wall cut

Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,180 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSF Tyre wall cut

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,297 miles

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

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

osr corner damage

Fail 24 Jan 2020 58,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure ex mtg broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

osr corner damage

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 56,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,284 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Spare wheel hanging loose but secure

Fail 3 Feb 2018 54,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Spare wheel hanging loose but secure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,477 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,625 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Requires Welding

Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,847 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 19,338 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,654 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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RY55 NSJ 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 69.2%.

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 RY55 NSJ, 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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RY55 NSJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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