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BT55 BCX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,840 mi
Last recorded104,840 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 104,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 93,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF - OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR - OSR Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 93,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF - OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR - OSR Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 84,148 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 4 May 2022 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR - OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 79,087 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked no cord exposed

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 78,492 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre cracked but no cord exposed

Pass 14 May 2019 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre beginning to crack but no cord exposed

Pass 8 May 2018 76,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,574 miles

Rear shocker casings deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 74,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,671 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 51,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,133 miles

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,120 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,812 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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BT55 BCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT55 BCX, 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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BT55 BCX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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