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BF55 WFD

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

198,447 mi
Last recorded198,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 198,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

eml light on

Fail 24 Mar 2026 198,316 miles

Fuel tank leaking drain bung (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

eml light on

Pass 31 Mar 2025 187,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 187,926 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 170,297 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 170,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 153,447 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 137,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 137,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,032 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 129,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 May 2018 127,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 127,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into lsv valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to axle flex hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 122,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 122,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,275 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,285 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,284 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,028 miles

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,812 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 45,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,403 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 WFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WFD, 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 WFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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