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BF55 RFX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 136,554 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,127 miles

age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,510 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights faded

both side steps corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,810 miles

Emissions not tested engine has injection fault (rattles and smokes) (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,061 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 113,013 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,118 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 89,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,269 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 81,269 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,101 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,342 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 RFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF55 RFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 RFX registered?

BF55 RFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 RFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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