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BD55 VVZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,898 mi
Last recorded39,898 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 39,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 37,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 35,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,616 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 24,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,140 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,681 miles

o/s/r light cluster small crack

slight surface corrosion to the chassis, suspension and steering arms

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,066 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,029 miles

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

slight damage to the o/s/r

slight damage to the rear number plate

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,525 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 9,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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BD55 VVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD55 VVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD55 VVZ registered?

BD55 VVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 VVZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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