BT55 BDF

2005 MITSUBISHI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MITSUBISHI
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2477 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 January 2011
Last recorded mileage
70,159 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Mitsubishi has 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 70,159 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed', requiring immediate verification.

The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 15,055 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, with a notable 5,862-mile increase between Jan 2009 and Jan 2010.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2011-01-21; current status 'Not valid' — immediate retest or new MOT required.
  • High annual mileage (15,055 mi/yr) suggests heavy use, accelerating wear on components.
  • Jan 2010 MOT shows recurring advisories on critical wear items: tyres, brakes, suspension.
  • Wheel bearing play noted in Jan 2009 and Jan 2010 MOTs, indicating a persistent issue.

Working in its favour

  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Single failure in Jan 2009 was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2025) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2009: 70,159 mi FAILJan 2009: 70,159 mi PASSJan 2010: 76,021 mi PASS76k73k70kJan 2009Jan 2010

MOT test history — 2/3 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2009 FAIL 70,159 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2009 PASS 70,159 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2010 PASS 76,021 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT55 BDF, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.