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BD55 LFN

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components/floors/inner sill/side steps

Pass 20 Sep 2024 86,983 miles

Nearside Inner / outer body sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner / outer body sill area corroded

corrosion to all suspension components/floors

Fail 6 Sep 2024 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner / outer body sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Inner / outer body sill area corroded

corrosion to all suspension components/floors

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,626 miles

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner + outer body sill area corroded

Offside Inner + outer body sill area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 83,626 miles

Both front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside inner + outer body sill area corroded

Offside Inner + outer body sill area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LIFT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Stability system, turned off warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,129 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 67,299 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 May 2019 67,299 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2018 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front slight brake drag

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,133 miles

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

rear no plate slightly faded.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,941 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,877 miles

h/brake travel could be reduced.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

h/brake travel could be reduced.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,506 miles

10 mm crack in wind screen in zone 'b'

long travel on handbrake.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,744 miles

hand brake req adjusting

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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BD55 LFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 98,232 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 BD55 LFN, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD55 LFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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