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YR05 AKO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,811 mi
Last recorded86,811 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 AKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,524 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 83,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and weak by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and weak by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger under drivers floor holed and weak by corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,562 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust tailpipe móunting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,281 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Play found on shaker plate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,749 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,104 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 844,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,268 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 46,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,867 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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YR05 AKO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YR05 AKO, 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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YR05 AKO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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