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BL54 KYJ

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

250,020 mi
Last recorded250,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 250,020 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 244,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 244,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 233,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 227,160 miles

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

Rear exhaust back back corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 227,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back back corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 226,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 222,764 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 222,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 219,519 miles

slight play in n\s steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2018 211,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 211,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 205,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 197,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

n/s rear position lamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2016 197,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper/lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

n/s rear position lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2015 188,678 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 188,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 179,418 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 179,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 171,722 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 162,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 162,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 152,990 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 143,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 129,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 114,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL54 KYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BL54 KYJ, 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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BL54 KYJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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