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BN05 RHO

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

168,861 mi
Last recorded168,861 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 168,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lens Damaged

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

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

Rear Blade Split

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 131,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 129,768 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 127,300 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 124,993 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 122,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 122,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,796 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

chip in screen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,096 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,171 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,831 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,621 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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BN05 RHO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RHO, 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 BN05 RHO registered?

BN05 RHO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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