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BL05 SZZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,789 mi
Last recorded126,789 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 86,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,624 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 81,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,277 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 72,277 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 67,124 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear wing liner loose

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,637 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,473 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.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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BL05 SZZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL05 SZZ, 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 BL05 SZZ registered?

BL05 SZZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 SZZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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