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BJ08 FDZ

2008 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun87,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,639 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,673 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 85,673 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,711 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,328 miles

advise rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,608 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges very thin

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake disc's corroded across pad surface

Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,608 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake requires adjustment

ns wiper smearing slightly

rear brake disc's corroded across pad surface

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,327 miles

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

front disc's pitted

rear disc's corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,905 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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BJ08 FDZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,048 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 BJ08 FDZ, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ08 FDZ registered?

BJ08 FDZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 FDZ safe to buy?

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