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AJ04 PVA

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport81,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 PVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 136,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull, poor beam image

underside of vehicle, suspension and brake components generally corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 134,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar link mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull, poor beam image

underside of vehicle, suspension and brake components generally corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,954 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 131,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,783 miles

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

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 22 Dec 2020 129,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Pass 30 Dec 2019 127,103 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,843 miles

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

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

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

front headlight lenses becoming cloudy

oil leak on engine

rear chassis becoming corroded in number of places

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front headlight lenses becoming cloudy

oil leak on engine

rear chassis becoming corroded in number of places

Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,100 miles

Oil leaks

Some rust on underside

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,220 miles

chassis becoming corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Nov 2016 112,220 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

chassis becoming corroded

handbrake travel becoming high

o/s/f & n/s/f socks becoming damp

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,687 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 95,721 miles

front near side anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Fail 1 May 2014 95,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front near side anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,917 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 75,832 miles

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

gearbox rear mount excessivly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2011 63,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 56,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,965 miles

n/s front and o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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AJ04 PVA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 81,785 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 AJ04 PVA, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 PVA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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