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YS55 GXJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,472 mi
Last recorded145,472 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,472 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both offside and nearside. "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside is split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole on the floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail close to shock absorber mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole due to corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor support bracket. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe running to both offside and nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract fully.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Underside general body corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,220 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

chassis is corroded in places

rear brake pipes are corroded and pipe rear axle

Pass 3 Apr 2018 136,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,795 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded of vehicle ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,795 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded of vehicle ()

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,065 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,065 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box mount corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,932 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake binding slightly

rear leaf spring hanger bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,996 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,996 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,263 miles

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

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

slight lift both front lower ball joints

slight wear o.s and n.s inner and outer track rod ends

Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight lift both front lower ball joints

slight wear o.s and n.s inner and outer track rod ends

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,863 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 80,861 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

right front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS55 GXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS55 GXJ, 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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YS55 GXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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