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BJ05 VWR

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

192,373 mi
Last recorded192,373 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 192,373 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2024 192,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 182,550 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 182,550 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 173,919 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 166,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 166,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 158,635 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 147,389 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 22 May 2018 138,363 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Fail 14 May 2018 138,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS SPLIT (8.2.2)

front brake binding OFFSIDE FRONT (3.7.B.1)

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil most of the oil residue may be from the steering rack (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 127,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil most of the oil residue may be from the steering rack (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 118,101 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

clutch fluid lever overfull

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever travel high

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 118,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner sills corroded

clutch fluid lever overfull

front brake pads worn

handbrake lever travel high

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,281 miles

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre very low on tread on inner edge,not yet to cords

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 109,272 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre very low on tread on inner edge,not yet to cords

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leak at rear end of vehicle above axle

Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,087 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 89,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 89,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 82,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,819 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 65,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,627 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 VWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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