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BV04 XUC

2004 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,362 mi
Last recorded168,362 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L20081,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 168,362 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 159,344 miles

surface corrosion to all underside and all underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,117 miles

heaverly undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 141,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 134,141 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2016 134,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front slight play in wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,662 miles

Center prop shaft donut split

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,349 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 120,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 87,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 74,803 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 61,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 61,732 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,666 miles

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 XUC is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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