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VN05 YDA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker welded on lower mount

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

Offside Rear shocker welded on lower mount

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 110,599 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shocker welded on lower mount

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

Offside Rear shocker welded on lower mount

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,749 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,260 miles

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,846 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,846 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,815 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose but not insecure

grease around ball joints

play in front anti-roll bar outer bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,210 miles

4x4 warning light flashing

Oil leak

SRS warning light on

battery insecure

both front inner cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

centre exhaust (cat) slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly warped

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in front anti-roll bar end bushes

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,763 miles

Battery insecure

All tyres perished

Both rear tyres worn to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Centre silencer deteriorating

Front antiroll bar outer bushes worn

Nearside front headlamp condensated

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Propshaft support bearing slightly worn

Rear leaf spring bushes in poor condition

Slight play in both front lower arm upper and lower ball joints

Slight play in steering UJ

Various oil leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

All tyres perished

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres worn to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Centre silencer deteriorating

Front antiroll bar outer bushes worn

Nearside front headlamp condensated

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Propshaft support bearing slightly worn

Rear leaf spring bushes in poor condition

Slight play in both front lower arm upper and lower ball joints

Slight play in steering UJ

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2010 51,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no center rear seat belt fitted at time of test

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 39,459 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no centre rear seat belt fitted

slight play in both front hub bearings

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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VN05 YDA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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