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YT05 XEP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,768 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,619 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 100,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,166 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

propshaft bearing slight play

Fail 26 May 2020 100,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

propshaft bearing slight play

Pass 15 May 2019 98,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 96,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,347 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 95,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,015 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 80,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in inner steering ball joints

Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in inner steering ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,765 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,167 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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YT05 XEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT05 XEP, 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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YT05 XEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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