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YT05 YUV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

186,529 mi
Last recorded186,529 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 YUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 186,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

bump stops missing

Fail 7 Oct 2025 185,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 171,676 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 161,449 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering drop ,link on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 134,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has play

fuel pipes corroding above tank

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 4 Oct 2019 127,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has play

fuel pipes corroding above tank

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,877 miles

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,171 miles

Heavy oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1d)

Heavy oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,846 miles

Slight play in steering joints

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear shackle due to insecure nut. (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,148 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,760 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,086 miles

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

oil leak from rear of engine

water leak from rear of engine

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from rear of engine

water leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Dec 2010 83,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 22 Dec 2010 83,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,855 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,762 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 YUV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YT05 YUV, 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 YUV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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