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BT55 BCY

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 131,100 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached componenets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ wheel arch areas offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. outer sills covered. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 131,042 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses cloudy. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached componenets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ wheel arch areas offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. outer sills covered. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,521 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Backplate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Backplate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,005 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,104 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,618 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,914 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,902 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,114 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 81,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,183 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 66,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,478 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,258 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 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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