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BG05 DWW

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,547 mi
Last recorded142,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,547 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,542 miles

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

Corrosion in both rear inner arches

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,159 miles

corrosion in both rear inner arches.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 136,159 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

corrosion in both rear inner arches.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 131,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,537 miles

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 2 Jan 2020 116,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,134 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 104,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged boot seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,405 miles

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

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 75,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,153 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 35,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,636 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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BG05 DWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG05 DWW, 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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What year was BG05 DWW registered?

BG05 DWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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