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BKZ 7840

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 7840
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 142,339 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 140,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Tramlines. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 131,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 128,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,237 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on inside

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on inside

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,918 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,100 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,966 miles

Nearside Front deep cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear deep cracks in tyre

Offside Front deep cracks in tyre

Offside Rear deep cracks in tyre. nail in tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal or steering rack area (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside mirrors loose

tow bar fitted and covered but mounting bolt deterioated

Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front deep cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear deep cracks in tyre

Offside Front deep cracks in tyre

Offside Rear deep cracks in tyre. nail in tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal or steering rack area (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside mirrors loose

tow bar fitted and covered but mounting bolt deterioated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,563 miles

front discs lipped

front pads 60%worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs lipped

front pads 60%worn

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,944 miles

no access to rear seats to check belts/buckles/seats

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

no access to rear seats to check belts/buckles/seats

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BKZ 7840 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BKZ 7840, 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 BKZ 7840 registered?

BKZ 7840 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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