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BU51 EAN

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 EAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 112,322 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 112,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,553 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 102,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear flexi] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded [front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,647 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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BU51 EAN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU51 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 EAN registered?

BU51 EAN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BU51 EAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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