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YR05 EPE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,009 mi
Last recorded126,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 EPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,009 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 125,972 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 125,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both Sides. Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,356 miles

Front both suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Nearside Rear damage hole on rear sill by suspension mount area not coroded

Rear both rear seatbelts not checked tools stowed on seat covering belts

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers coroded and holed

Fail 6 Oct 2022 120,354 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working intermittantly doesnt work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front both suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Nearside Rear damage hole on rear sill by suspension mount area not coroded

Rear both rear seatbelts not checked tools stowed on seat covering belts

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers coroded and holed

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,660 miles

Both front suspension bump stops missing

Front Fog lamps inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 110,640 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Both front suspension bump stops missing

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo / turbo noisy in operation (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator dim in operation

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp broken

Spare wheel flat

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,015 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 101,960 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,657 miles

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

Rear exhaust back pipe corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,268 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,682 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,087 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 65,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,529 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,192 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 EPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR05 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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