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BT05 HCG

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,129 mi
Last recorded158,129 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 158,129 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2025 158,129 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 158,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 146,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear ns wheel arch corroded

rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,138 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 133,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,939 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Bulb Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,939 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Bulb Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Front Bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 121,889 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged and inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,178 miles

1 high level bulb inop

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,178 miles

1 high level bulb inop

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,691 miles

All brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front foglight glass cracked But no sharp edges

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,691 miles

All brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front foglight glass cracked But no sharp edges

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,017 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,017 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,607 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 85,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 74,876 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 66,008 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 17 May 2014 57,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2013 47,312 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 11 May 2012 38,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,517 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2008 25,422 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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BT05 HCG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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