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BG54 OCU

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,001 mi
Last recorded179,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 179,001 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 174,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 169,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 169,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 163,328 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens has cracked.

Oil level is very low.

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

Rear Seats folded adult seat belt not checked.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Jun 2020 163,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/65/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level is very low.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens has cracked.

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

Rear Seats folded adult seat belt not checked.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 156,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 156,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 149,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens has cracked.

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly damaged.

Oil level is low.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 28 Dec 2017 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens has cracked.

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly damaged.

Oil level is low.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 143,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,410 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,221 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 131,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both wiper blades split on end slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 126,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,137 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG54 OCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 BG54 OCU, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG54 OCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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