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BT05 EYX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 118,688 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES AT N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SIDE STEPS/SUPPORT BRACKETS CORRODED

Fail 16 Apr 2026 118,673 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lense excessivly frosted (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm foreward bushes both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to n/s side step body mounts

advise slight corrosion n/s /r inner sill

Pass 29 Nov 2024 117,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 117,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,585 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded sight

Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded sight

Pass 31 Jul 2021 106,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,763 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,442 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 96,360 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside & Nearside front tyre valves deteriorated splitting.

Offside & Nearside front tyres wearing on the edges of tread pattern.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,274 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,207 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,660 miles

Offside & Nearside rear tyres the inner tread areas devoid of tread (i.e."bald")

Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside & Nearside rear tyres the inner tread areas devoid of tread (i.e."bald")

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,266 miles

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

Nearside front tyre the outer tread area devoid of tread (i.e."bald")

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

Offside front tyre the inner & outer tread areas wearing low.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,740 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of treads

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

Fail 31 May 2013 74,695 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on the edges of treads

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

Pass 29 May 2012 68,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,378 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,378 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 26 May 2010 56,501 miles

nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls are slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel is high

offside of car is damaged

Pass 27 May 2008 45,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

customer has removed the screw from each registration plate and taken them with him

offside of car is damaged

Fail 27 May 2008 45,240 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside of car is damaged

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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BT05 EYX 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 61.5%.

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 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 BT05 EYX, 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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BT05 EYX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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