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VO05 YFL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,815 mi
Last recorded151,815 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 151,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 151,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 149,178 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 149,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe from silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 144,223 miles

Nearside Front steering support intermediate drop arm worn

exhaust tip corroded and missing

Fail 25 Mar 2021 144,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front steering support intermediate drop arm worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

exhaust tip corroded and missing

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm pivot worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

engine oily

exhaust center box heavily corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 138,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm pivot worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

coolant level low

engine oily

exhaust center box heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,876 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front dip beam bulb retaining clip missing

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

exhaust joints heavily corroded

prop shaft centre support mount perished

Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,876 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front dip beam bulb retaining clip missing

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

aux belts noisy

coolant tank empty

exhaust joints heavily corroded

prop shaft centre support mount perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering support arm slight wear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

exhaust cat heavily corroded

indicators colour fading

Fail 20 Jun 2017 125,358 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering support arm slight wear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

exhaust cat heavily corroded

indicators colour fading

Pass 12 May 2016 113,908 miles

NSR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2016 113,907 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

NSR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE PERISHED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,150 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,950 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,095 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box cover loose

Pass 5 May 2010 66,195 miles

front pads worn

Pass 2 May 2009 54,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,984 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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VO05 YFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO05 YFL, 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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VO05 YFL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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