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BV05 BLJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 93,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 93,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,145 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE POOR

VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN DONE TO VEHICLE

Pass 10 May 2017 84,215 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe weak

Pass 23 May 2016 77,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 68,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in rear swinging shackle bushes

Pass 29 May 2015 68,650 miles

slight play in rear swinging shackle bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,053 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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BV05 BLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV05 BLJ, 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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What year was BV05 BLJ registered?

BV05 BLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BV05 BLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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