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AF05 VMK

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,112 mi
Last recorded171,112 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VMK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 171,112 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 171,099 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 171,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 165,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 160,118 miles

both front inner wings are corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 13 May 2024 160,107 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture the one that hasn't burst is very badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner wings are corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 May 2023 153,490 miles

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 153,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 144,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 136,568 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 136,440 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 127,669 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 127,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 117,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 104,059 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 103,779 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 95,024 miles

Both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2017 95,016 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,745 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,871 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 VMK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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