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BJ55 FGO

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,699 mi
Last recorded132,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 132,699 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 132,628 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,332 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all prescribed areas corroded

sill cover and underbody cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,008 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bothside outer wheel arches corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 117,008 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bothside outer wheel arches corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,195 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 113,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,213 miles

Rear Coolant leak pipes ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Coolant leak pipes ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,787 miles

Coolant leak rear coolant pipes slight leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,555 miles

rear heater pipes slight leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 89,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear heater pipes slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,406 miles

slight coolant leak from rear heater pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight coolant leak from rear heater pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,948 miles

all four tyres worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,500 miles

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

all tyres worn

long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Sep 2011 57,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

all tyres worn

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,551 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,858 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle only just met emission req

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BJ55 FGO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ55 FGO, 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 BJ55 FGO registered?

BJ55 FGO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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