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AF55 VWM

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 119,300 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 119,300 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 119,060 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 119,060 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 118,681 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 118,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 117,819 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 117,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 117,384 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 117,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 117,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 115,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,942 miles

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

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

signs of slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

signs of slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,631 miles

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

slight corrosion under body

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

general underside body + chassis corrosion, but not excessive.

n/s/f + both rear brakes binding slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs rusting

all tyres age cracking

underside and chassis heavly rusting

Pass 8 Nov 2010 98,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine under tray is slightly damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2010 98,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine under tray is slightly damaged

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 96,173 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,806 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at time off test

rear wiper blades badly torn

unable to fully check under side at front due to under covers

Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,806 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at time off test

rear wiper blades badly torn

unable to fully check under side at front due to under covers

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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AF55 VWM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 VWM, 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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AF55 VWM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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