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YR05 YXX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,572 mi
Last recorded106,572 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,572 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 106,570 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at o/s rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between rear spring shackles - holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front lower ball joints - slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related rust/corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Box and mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All chassis age related rust and corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 106,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting to floor [Inner sill] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting to floor [Inner sill] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear part of system missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,839 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Corroding and weak (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,684 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to vehicle underside

exhaust system corroded and mounts broken

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,684 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all rear of spring and shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to vehicle underside

exhaust system corroded and mounts broken

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,114 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,387 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded-secured using wire

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,958 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 75,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,498 miles
Fail 9 May 2011

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,178 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,584 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,318 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 YXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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