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BU54 UVG

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,978 mi
Last recorded154,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 154,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,435 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 142,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 130,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,636 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,606 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,235 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights checked on 2 ()

Fail 23 Jan 2021 118,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights checked on 2 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 115,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 101,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,759 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,699 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,284 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,003 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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BU54 UVG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 BU54 UVG, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 UVG registered?

BU54 UVG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BU54 UVG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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