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BV04 XUA

2004 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,339 mi
Last recorded73,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L20081,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 XUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 68,729 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 64,214 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 60,011 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,650 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,281 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 35,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 35,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

body panels are damamged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2014 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

body panels are damamged

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,939 miles

light marks on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,564 miles

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

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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BV04 XUA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 81,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV04 XUA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV04 XUA is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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