MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification badly repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck. (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?
Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 XEB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BU05 XEB, 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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What year was BU05 XEB registered?
BU05 XEB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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