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BL05 AET

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,867 mi
Last recorded138,867 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,729 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Front cross member corroded and holed but not prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light been repaired with tape

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 124,729 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Front cross member corroded and holed but not prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear light been repaired with tape

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 123,627 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Front cross member corroded and holed but uncertain if prescribed area

Near side rear light unit been repaired

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 123,627 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to front top suspension arms (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing Under servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame likely to become detached Nearside and Offside top arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Front cross member corroded and holed but uncertain if prescribed area

Near side rear light unit been repaired

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 121,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,079 miles

Nearside Front headlamp becoming opaque

Fail 27 Nov 2018 114,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp becoming opaque

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,490 miles

Nearside Front headlamp starting to become opaque

Fail 24 Nov 2017 106,481 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp starting to become opaque

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,228 miles

Offside Front Inner sill rusting

both os & ns sill steps brackets rusted badly [weak]

both upper wishbones rusting

osf lower wishbone rusting

Fail 12 Dec 2016 99,228 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill rusting

both os & ns sill steps brackets rusted badly [weak]

both upper wishbones rusting

osf lower wishbone rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,175 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake performance low

both sides side step mounting bars heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,286 miles

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

offside rear closing panel (inner sill) slightly corroded.

side steps mounting brackets corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,283 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear closing panel (inner sill) slightly corroded.

side steps mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 13 May 2014 79,499 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 73,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,471 miles

Third row seats secured closed - Seatbelts not tested

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,029 miles

Third row seats not fitted - seat belts not checked.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 27,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Third row seats not fitted - seat belts not checked.

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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BL05 AET is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BL05 AET, 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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BL05 AET is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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