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BK55 MZU

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,563 mi
Last recorded30,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 MZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 29,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 29,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 28,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 27,559 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 27,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 26,530 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,397 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear CLOSE to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,137 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

unable to test rear belts as rear seats folded and full at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 18,678 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 17,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,554 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 14,899 miles

4 x Tyres outer wall slightly perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 12,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 10,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 9,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,080 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 5,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 4,155 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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BK55 MZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BK55 MZU, 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 BK55 MZU registered?

BK55 MZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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