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VO05 YFM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,011 mi
Last recorded106,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 106,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

underside heavilly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,328 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated *** (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,538 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 101,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe from centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear outer shock casing corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,939 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe from centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear outer shock casing corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,154 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside wheel bearing have slight play

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

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

different rear light lens

exhaust first box in poor condition

propshaft centre mount bush worn

Pass 29 Sep 2018 92,898 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre prop bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,895 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket has come detached (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre prop bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,001 miles

Oil leak ()

centre propshaft bush has play

offside rear leaf spring very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

broken bolt on air con belt adjuster

exhaust first box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2016 85,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

broken bolt on air con belt adjuster

exhaust first box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 265/70/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,181 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 77,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,212 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to pearish on outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,543 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,105 miles

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)

corrsion to n/s and o/s front cross member

Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrsion to n/s and o/s front cross member

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,029 miles

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

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 YFM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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