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BT55 MTJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,566 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,477 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,551 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,551 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear wheel cylinder to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear wheel cylinder to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from near rear wheel cylinder to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside rear wheel cylinder to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 77,272 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear brake hose to nearside front union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from near rear wheel cylinder to offside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside rear wheel cylinder to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 73,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,342 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 63,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,066 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,511 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,311 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,311 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 232,728 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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BT55 MTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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