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YR55 VHT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 114,661 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,877 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 113,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective off box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,656 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,819 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,664 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 68,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front very close to limit (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,811 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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YR55 VHT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR55 VHT, 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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What year was YR55 VHT registered?

YR55 VHT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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