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AB05 ABB

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 ABB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,718 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 116,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 116,849 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 107,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 101,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 96,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 87,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,417 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 53,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 53,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,883 miles

O/S Windscreen washer jets inoperative - N/S jets provide adequate to clear windscreen.

O/S/R Brake disc scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S Windscreen washer jets inoperative - N/S jets provide adequate to clear windscreen.

O/S/R Brake disc scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,067 miles

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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AB05 ABB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB05 ABB, 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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AB05 ABB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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