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BT54 HSG

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,870 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Nearside inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear light len damage

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Offside inner sill corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2025 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Nearside inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear light len damage

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Offside inner sill corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 86,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,140 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,024 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,733 miles

Corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,564 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 67,157 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,829 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 66,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,429 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,389 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,274 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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BT54 HSG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT54 HSG, 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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BT54 HSG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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