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BF55 LZW

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,378 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tub floor holed

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

tailboard missing at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2018 107,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror insecure all (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tub floor holed

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

tailboard missing at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,238 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to front flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both have lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

load area holed

taliboard missing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,811 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ns & os (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NSF (2.7.4)

Rear tailgate missing time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,808 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ns & os (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nsr & nsf (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

rear shocks have virtually no damping effect

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,456 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tailgate missing at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,587 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shock absorbers appear weak

rear brake imbalance high

tailboard missing at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear shock absorbers appear weak

rear brake imbalance high

tailboard missing at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,772 miles

4WD LAMP FLASHING ON DASH?

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,668 miles

COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE EMPTY?

NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

OIL STAIN AROUND REAR DIFF PINION SEAL

OSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE EMPTY?

NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

OIL STAIN AROUND REAR DIFF PINION SEAL

OSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,637 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 72,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

CLUTCH SLIPPING

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

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

OSF HUB CAP INCORRECTLY FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,280 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 68,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

FRONT SUMP GUARD STOVED IN

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TRANSFER BOX PROP SEAL LEAK

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,966 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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BF55 LZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 LZW, 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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BF55 LZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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