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AF09 HWO

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,487 mi
Last recorded164,487 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 164,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded throughout

Fail 14 Apr 2026 164,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded throughout

Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes all badly corroded

underside heavily corroded throughout

Fail 28 Mar 2025 157,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes all badly corroded

underside heavily corroded throughout

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,817 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres distorted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 150,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front and offside rear tyres distorted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 144,153 miles

All tyres distorted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,141 miles

All tyres distorted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres distorted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 137,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,593 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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AF09 HWO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,140 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 AF09 HWO, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF09 HWO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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