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AK04 BJU

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,837 mi
Last recorded191,837 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport81,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 191,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 181,003 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 180,898 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 173,576 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 173,576 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 169,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,965 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 155,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 149,925 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 149,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,320 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,934 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 90,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,942 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,465 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,404 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil level low.

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliability report

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AK04 BJU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK04 BJU, 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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AK04 BJU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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