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YX55 XLV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 XLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 172,697 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 166,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 159,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 154,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 147,372 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 141,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 135,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,029 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 126,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 165,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,062 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 67,062 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front pads sticking

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,108 miles

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

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

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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YX55 XLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YX55 XLV, 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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YX55 XLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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