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BU05 XZX

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,072 mi
Last recorded164,072 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 164,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 163,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Top of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner ach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak above rear diff ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,925 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 144,629 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 144,623 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides w/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,674 miles

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

Offside Front brake binds by hand

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both side steps mount corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 130,674 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake binds by hand

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both side steps mount corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2019 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 123,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch in the door shut area

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch in the door shut area

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,031 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,257 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Long handbrake lever travel. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,062 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres are worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,357 miles

Nearside rear yre is wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,649 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre was almost flat but with no obvious signs of a puncture.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,619 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 35,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front discs have a band of corrosion on inner faces

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,007 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 XZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

BU05 XZX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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