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AL54 STO

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 STO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,062 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 136,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth + tread deoth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder - not in repairable area ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth + tread deoth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2024 136,614 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth + tread deoth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder - not in repairable area ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth + tread deoth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 125,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 125,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,648 miles

both rear wheel arch /door shut areas badly corroded near to limit

Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both rear wheel arch /door shut areas badly corroded near to limit

front inner brake pads look to be wearing low.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise but not rough at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,631 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive fluid leak offside front lower are by pipes and coolers. Could be PAS or Auto trans. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to the legal wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak oil.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to the legal wear limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to a NON LED lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to a NON LED lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,214 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector partly defective due to having water in it (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lower lamp in the bumper is half full of water.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 98,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector partly defective due to having water in it (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lower lamp in the bumper is half full of water.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,941 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,857 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,638 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,979 miles

Advise, n\s\f tyre balding on outer edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,915 miles

24% inbalance accross front brakes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

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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AL54 STO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL54 STO, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AL54 STO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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