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YP55 TYX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 TYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 134,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 128,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 127,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,141 miles

rear shocker casings corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

both front bump stops missing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust centre box hanger broken

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2019 124,042 miles

brake backing plates deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2018 122,619 miles

Front pads over half worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall

slight play in inner and outer track rod ends

Pass 10 May 2017 119,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi corroding

both front anti roll bar d bushes worn

corrosion to all suspension parts

fuel pipes corroding

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2016 117,157 miles

Nearside Rear tyre reaching marker bars

crank shaft pullet touching timing belt cover

slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

under tray missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear tyres wearing in the middle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,906 miles

both rear tyres wearing in the middle of the tread

centre bearing boot splitting

clutch release bearing noisey

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 108,715 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing in the middle of the tread

centre bearing boot splitting

clutch release bearing noisey

oil leak on engine

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,852 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

n/s/r door will not open from inside (child lock)

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

o/s/r leaf spring corner missing

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

oil leak on engine & gear box

realease bearing noisy

slight play in both rear shackle bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

n/s/f door will not open from inside (child lock)

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

o/s/r leaf spring corner missing

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

oil leak on engine & gear box

realease bearing noisy

slight play in both rear shackle bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,777 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

o/s wiper blade split

play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rear spring shackle bushes

spare tyre worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,494 miles

mounting bracket on centre exhaust not fully secure

n/s/r tyre wearing low

play in front anti-roll bar bushes

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in the rear leaf spring shackle bushes

spare tyre worn low

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,455 miles

high level stop lamp n/w

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

high level stop lamp n/w

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,183 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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YP55 TYX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP55 TYX, 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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YP55 TYX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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