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AO52 BFK

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,683 mi
Last recorded157,683 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport87,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 157,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 153,849 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 153,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 149,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 127,730 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 127,730 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 122,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,132 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 22 Nov 2017 116,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,092 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,469 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,662 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 72,604 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,012 miles

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

centre silencer heat shield bracket loose

Fail 24 Nov 2006 37,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre silencer heat shield bracket loose

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,430 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AO52 BFK is a 2002 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 75%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 87,807 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 AO52 BFK, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 BFK registered?

AO52 BFK is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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