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BU05 XEB

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 145,644 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,581 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,445 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,694 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,014 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,493 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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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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BU05 XEB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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