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BU05 XXM

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,228 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 125,206 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,521 miles

BOTH SIDE STEP BRACKETS CORRODED!

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK AND BREATHERS! ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,719 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2019 121,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Sep 2019 121,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hand brake travel

Under body treatment

Under bonnet corrosion

Wheel arch/body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,426 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,118 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,840 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 102,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,936 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 85,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,789 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,341 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,580 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 48,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,466 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 XXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU05 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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