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VN05 YCS

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight play in Front prop, rear UJ

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,713 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center section joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,122 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 127,122 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,008 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 91,395 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all rear shocker bushes splitting

both front fog lights inop

both rear indicators discoloured

both sides rear rearmost spring eye bushes worn

centre exhaust joint badly deteriorated and leaking

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank damp

middle of main brake pipe corroded

n/s front shocker misting oil

n/s front tyre low in tread

o.s.rear tyre very low tread and cracking in treads nail in tread

slight movement in n/s steering idler

steering rack misting oil

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,892 miles

all rear shocker bushes splitting

all road tyres getting low in tread cracking in treads and worn on edges

both rear indicators discoloured

general deterioration to exhaust system

long travel in footbrake

n/s washer jet blocked

steering box misting oil

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,747 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both rear indicators and both side repeaters discoloured

both rear tyres low in tread and cracking

cat and rear exhaust heat shields insecure abd deteriorated

long travel in footbrake

n/s front tyre low tread and cracking

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear shocker bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,941 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,687 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,687 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,996 miles

smaal cut o/s/r tyre unable to see pads

Fail 7 Jul 2009 33,996 miles

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

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

smaal cut o/s/r tyre unable to see pads

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,684 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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VN05 YCS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN05 YCS, 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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VN05 YCS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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