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BT55 FVG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

184,757 mi
Last recorded184,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 184,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 180,055 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 177,182 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel damaged on outer rim

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 174,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 170,878 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2020 170,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,306 miles

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

Front both nearside & offside flexible brake hoses have wire securing to bracket

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 160,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached spring anchor bush securing bolt does not protrude through nilock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 2 out of 4 securing bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached spring anchor bush securing bolt does not protrude through nilock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both nearside & offside flexible brake hoses have wire securing to bracket

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 151,654 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 151,636 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 144,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 144,313 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play x 2 (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 136,028 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 124,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 113,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 105,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 102,059 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn allowing large amounts of movement

Large amounts of play in both front wheel bearings

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering joints

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,059 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn allowing large amounts of movement

Large amounts of play in both front wheel bearings

Oil leak

Play in steering joints

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,589 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,585 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,675 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2009 72,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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BT55 FVG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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 BT55 FVG, 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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BT55 FVG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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