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AJ55 VAF

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun92,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 163,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 161,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 161,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,990 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 152,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,673 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion too n/s/r sill section and n/s/r inner sill section

Pass 11 Dec 2019 146,031 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 140,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 137,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 135,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,027 miles

center/rear exhaust corodded/deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes advance corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,941 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 58,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,729 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,744 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AJ55 VAF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 92,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ55 VAF, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 VAF registered?

AJ55 VAF is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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