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A18 BMF

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,588 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased before test

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Fail 6 Feb 2017 98,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure both front abs wires (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased before test

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

underneath vehicle covered in mud

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,436 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front upper suspension ball joints have slightly free play in them

brake pipes greased before test

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased before test

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 73,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased before test

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,869 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased prior mot test

Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,848 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear seat belts unavailable to test

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,848 miles

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

rear seat belts unavailable to test

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,635 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,490 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,348 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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A18 BMF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 BMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 BMF registered?

A18 BMF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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