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BO53 KAD

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 KAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,551 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 105,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 105,348 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o.s.f steering gaiter slightly deteriorated-side steps corroded-under body has surface corrosion-x2 rear springs corroded-o.s.f spring corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,856 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to front to car (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to front of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,390 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection- brake pipes covered with grease-inner wing arches corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection- brake pipes covered with grease-inner wing arches corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,400 miles

covers fitted some items cannot be tested

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,397 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,001 miles

Difficult to check brake pipes because of rust protection.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint wearing.

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

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes wearing.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,655 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 49,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,640 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 40,640 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,645 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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BO53 KAD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BO53 KAD, 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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BO53 KAD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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