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BN05 NUJ

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,354 mi
Last recorded194,354 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 194,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside wax oiled

Pass 1 Mar 2025 190,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Underside wax oiled

Pass 11 Mar 2023 185,932 miles

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

all brake back plates corroding away

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Mar 2022 184,120 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,297 miles

A lot of parking brake travel

Corrosion on exhaust

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

Slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Mar 2020 180,187 miles

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

OSR brake back plate missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on exhaust

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Mar 2019 176,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 176,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 174,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 171,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 165,266 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 165,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,983 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 152,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 134,044 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,311 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 89,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyerwall has cut in outer side wall

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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BN05 NUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN05 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 NUJ registered?

BN05 NUJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BN05 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 NUJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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