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B23 MTS

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MTS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 152,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,977 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,768 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 138,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 127,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 124,014 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,624 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,274 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 99,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,456 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,053 miles

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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B23 MTS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 B23 MTS, 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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What year was B23 MTS registered?

B23 MTS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is B23 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 MTS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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