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BL55 BWW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,003 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 85,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,654 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,095 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,022 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,204 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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BL55 BWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 BWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 BWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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