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BG05 AAF

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,555 mi
Last recorded174,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 174,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sill ends undersealed and possibly filled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 174,536 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sill ends undersealed and possibly filled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 171,172 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))

Offside door step brackets corroding

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2024 167,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 157,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 151,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 147,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 141,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,680 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge and ns front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2017 127,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

os front tyre worn on inner edge and ns front tyre worn on outer edge and starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 109,975 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,644 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,225 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BG05 AAF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG05 AAF, 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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BG05 AAF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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