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YE05 ZMV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,788 mi
Last recorded135,788 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,788 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 130,831 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 126,756 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in front diff

Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

play in front diff

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

play in front diff

Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 111,385 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn u/j & pinion (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,724 miles

slight play in diff pinion (front)

slight play in offside rear spring eye bush

Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,722 miles

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

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

slight play in diff pinion (front)

slight play in offside rear spring eye bush

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,433 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have some movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has some movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has some movement

o/s/r tyre on limit 265/70/16/h

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the engine

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,277 miles

handbrkae lever has some side movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has some movement

oil leak on the engine

Pass 24 Oct 2015 82,707 miles

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the n/s /f diff

Fail 24 Oct 2015 82,707 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on the engine

oil leak on the n/s /f diff

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,632 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has some movement

n/s/f wheel bearing has some movement

oil leak on the engine

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,671 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,582 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre prop bearing split

play in front diff

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,397 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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YE05 ZMV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE05 ZMV, 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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YE05 ZMV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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