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AF05 FEX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,792 mi
Last recorded208,792 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 208,792 miles

Front bumper damaged in places still secure

Rear rear exhaust joint has deep surface corrosion on bolts

Fail 3 Nov 2022 208,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged in places still secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened deep surface corrosion also inner sills rear have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust joint has deep surface corrosion on bolts

Pass 1 Oct 2021 206,702 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper to wing slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 206,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper to wing slightly damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 199,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 199,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 187,832 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 180,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 168,421 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 168,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Mar 2017 152,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2016 134,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to rear seat

Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

windscreen cracked bottom not in view

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,128 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,558 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,792 miles

both offside front and offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,621 miles

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

both offside front and offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,049 miles

both nearside front and rear tyres low on edges.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,049 miles

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

both nearside front and rear tyres low on edges.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,339 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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AF05 FEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 FEX, 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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AF05 FEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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