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AJ05 VNG

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,385 mi
Last recorded150,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 150,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 150,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near inner arch both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 131,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near inner arch both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,482 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,795 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nr fueltank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,467 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,307 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 15 May 2014 54,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,682 miles

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

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

most balljoints on front suspension greasy - possibly a design feature?

Fail 12 Jun 2013 48,667 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

most balljoints on front suspension greasy - possibly a design feature?

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,368 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
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AJ05 VNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 VNG, 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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AJ05 VNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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