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BN55 UTX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 157,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective snd offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in mud

Pass 26 May 2023 153,110 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 153,110 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 146,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 140,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 134,145 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 134,145 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 133,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 133,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,254 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Mirror slightly insecure

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Mirror slightly insecure

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,308 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,523 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check seatbelts 6/7 in back of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,935 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

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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BN55 UTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN55 UTX, 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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BN55 UTX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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