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BF55 RFN

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,558 miles

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

both side steps corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Oct 2021 118,547 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both side steps corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 117,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 112,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,739 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 95,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (3.4.2)

vehicle has age related corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Aug 2016 91,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 91,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose was insecure has been removed (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,778 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 87,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,438 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 18,442 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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BF55 RFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BF55 RFN, 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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BF55 RFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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