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BL54 WZX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WZX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,071 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,511 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 134,511 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,909 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,790 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 125,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,093 miles

Nearside side steeps badly corroded

Offside side steeps badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,093 miles

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

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

Nearside side steeps badly corroded

Offside side steeps badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,881 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 102,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 94,086 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 87,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 87,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,419 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,730 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 67,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,370 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,642 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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BL54 WZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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