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YU05 VDE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 84,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 76,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 76,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,407 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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YU05 VDE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YU05 VDE, 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 YU05 VDE registered?

YU05 VDE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YU05 VDE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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