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YS05 AVL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 AVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 122,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower lens has small minor crack

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 102,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slightly low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join of exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 97,046 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability wishbone loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,251 miles

NSF idler arm has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,088 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking around outer sidewalls.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracking around outer sidewalls.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,506 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating.around outer sidewall,s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,671 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,642 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,288 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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YS05 AVL 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 YS05 AVL, 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 YS05 AVL registered?

YS05 AVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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