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YL05 YBV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,368 miles

All underside showing signs of corrosion

Central Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Front Subframe corroded

Leaf springs showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,733 miles

all underside showing signs of underseal preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,114 miles

Front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear leaf springs weak

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 86,530 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,439 miles

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,145 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F and O/S/F outer mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,334 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,830 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,174 miles

Fuel pipes to side of tank slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,196 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyre slight cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,293 miles

Both front tyres cracking within tread

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 45,168 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking within tread

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,050 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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YL05 YBV 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 86.4%.

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 YL05 YBV, 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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YL05 YBV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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