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YF05 GWL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,132 mi
Last recorded109,132 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 109,132 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 109,095 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Blanking plate fitted (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Chassis becoming very corroded

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing/rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension components corroded/coated in wax oil

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 77,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,570 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,128 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all upper and outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush back (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at back axle (3.6.B.2c)

front axle tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,764 miles

Both front tyres cracking in the tread.

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres cracking in the tread.

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 53,695 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 49,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,963 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,963 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,020 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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YF05 GWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF05 GWL, 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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YF05 GWL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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