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AE54 XPU

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport81,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 79,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 73,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,700 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 62,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,401 miles

exhaust corroded

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,818 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 54,817 miles

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

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,113 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,231 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,520 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 37,518 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,135 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,029 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,905 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and treads low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 22,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and treads low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,903 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn advise

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage advise

offside front tyre outer edge worn advise

offside front tyre tread cracking advise

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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AE54 XPU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 81,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 XPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 XPU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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