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YS05 GDJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,563 miles

excessivly dirty brake pipes/suspenstion/steering parts covered in mud

Fail 19 Jan 2022 117,563 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible leaf spring front bolt hole enlarged insecure/worn bolt??? (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

excessivly dirty brake pipes/suspenstion/steering parts covered in mud

Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,340 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalitic converter blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,924 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,823 miles

rear leaf spring saddle seats locating hole to big/worn

Fail 18 Mar 2019 88,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear leaf spring saddle seats locating hole to big/worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,550 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 83,550 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,317 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,317 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,553 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,963 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,411 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,408 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 27,490 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 23,241 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 GDJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS05 GDJ, 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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YS05 GDJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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