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BJ05 VWO

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,938 mi
Last recorded266,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 266,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 266,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 266,935 miles

rear wiper torn

srs light on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 266,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper torn

srs light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 236,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 198,890 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 148,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 106,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 105,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 VWO, 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 BJ05 VWO registered?

BJ05 VWO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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