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AY56 HXJ

2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,156 mi
Last recorded96,156 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport77,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,156 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 83,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section [ system corroded joints corroded ] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively may need attention soon (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion to chassis and rear suspension components [ o/s rear bump stop defective ]

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,418 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,269 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 75,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,803 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush may need attention soon (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 67,527 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush may need attention soon (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery clamp needs tightening up

Fail 29 Nov 2014 54,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery clamp needs tightening up

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,840 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,834 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 42,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,136 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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AY56 HXJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 77,461 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 AY56 HXJ, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY56 HXJ is a 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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