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BJ05 VXA

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,817 mi
Last recorded131,817 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 131,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 131,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,440 miles

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed slice in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,769 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 76,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,581 miles

Both front tyres are worn on both their inside and outside edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,981 miles

Both rear brake disc's, are corroded, on their inside faces!

Both rear tyres are worn on their inside edge's.

Offside rear flexible brake pipe, may have a slight weep at joint with metal brake pipe, as appears slightly damp around joint! (No leak evident when tested under pressure)

Pass 10 May 2010 52,216 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 52,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,179 miles

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen has a small chip in zone a

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen has a small chip in zone a

Fail 9 May 2008 44,963 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 44,963 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 VXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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