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BJ05 EKA

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,245 mi
Last recorded181,245 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 181,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 178,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 173,773 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 173,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 158,196 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 140,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear light unit broken/damaged. Front brake pads appear to be worn low. Rear number plate delaminating.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,578 miles

Nearside rear light unit broken/damaged. Front brake pads appear to be worn low. Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,595 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,799 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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BJ05 EKA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ05 EKA, 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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BJ05 EKA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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