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VK05 YLH

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,876 mi
Last recorded201,876 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YLH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 201,876 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 201,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts U Bolts broken. (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Bad corrosion to front crossmember/radiator mount area.

Corrosion(holes) nearside front and offside front inner wing/body areas.

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 189,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 189,393 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 177,962 miles

Bad corrosion to front cross member area.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 164,972 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Corrosion to front crossmember and offside front inner wing/rail areas.

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box area. (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 164,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges.

Corrosion to front crossmember and offside front inner wing/rail areas.

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,400 miles

Bad corrosion to front crossmember.

Engine oil leak.

Offside front bumpstop missing.

Slight leak steering box area.

Some wear nearside steering idler assembly bushes.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 154,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded End of offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Bad corrosion to front crossmember.

Engine oil leak.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 May 2015 132,854 miles

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

Corrosion front crossmember.

Engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,197 miles

Nearside 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 27 Mar 2010 68,896 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,681 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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VK05 YLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK05 YLH, 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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VK05 YLH is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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