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AF05 NPY

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 NPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,018 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2025 120,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 24 May 2024 115,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 115,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all suspension arms corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,710 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,144 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all throughtout underside ,advise wax oil (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,915 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,694 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 63,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,262 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,609 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,230 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,228 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,643 miles

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliability report

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AF05 NPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,668 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 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 AF05 NPY, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 NPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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