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BD55 XUW

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,212 mi
Last recorded180,212 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 180,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake areas/brakes /suspension areas/steering areas /vehicle structure very rusty front /rear

Pass 2 Oct 2023 174,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas /vehicle structure very rusty

near /side rear brake pipe mount very rusty/corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 174,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas /vehicle structure very rusty

near /side rear brake pipe mount very rusty/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,499 miles

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

brake/steering/suspension /vehicl structure very rusty /light corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 161,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty /light corrosion

chassie box sections rusty/light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,096 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty/corroded

chassie box sections very rusty/light corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2020 154,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty/corroded

chassie box sections very rusty/light corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 147,490 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty

chassie box sections very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty

chassie box sections very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,105 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 135,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,438 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake/suspension areas on under side rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,918 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,856 miles

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 XUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUW, 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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BD55 XUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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