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BT54 ZDM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,167 mi
Last recorded58,167 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRORED

Offside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRORED

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

underbody corrored

Fail 22 Apr 2026 58,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened leaf spring mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRORED

Offside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRORED

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

UNDERSIDE CORRORED

Fail 11 Feb 2026 58,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring eye carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside and all suspension componants corroded

both rear leaf springs support leaf ends snapped

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 57,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,685 miles

unable to inspect due to underseal covering chassis

Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 57,437 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,011 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,245 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BRAKE PIPEWS DUE TO THICK COATING APPLIED

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO THICK COATING APPLIED

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,907 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,259 miles

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

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied

Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,501 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,501 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,825 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,640 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,871 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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BT54 ZDM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT54 ZDM, 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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BT54 ZDM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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