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BV55 HFS

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,995 mi
Last recorded164,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 164,995 miles

Vehicle presented with a heavy coating of underseal all over

Pass 13 Feb 2025 162,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules are coated in underseal or similar product (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust covers on drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30 cm of strut top mount, visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes are deteriorated and worn bordering on excessive movement in bushes at hub end of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal or similar product applied to under body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2025 162,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30 cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and end of sill in inner wheel well has corroded through, within 30 cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules are coated in underseal or similar product (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust covers on drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30 cm of strut top mount, visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes are deteriorated and worn bordering on excessive movement in bushes at hub end of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal or similar product applied to under body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in underseal or similar product (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal, covering all brake pipes, underbody, suspension arms and subframes

Pass 16 Nov 2022 162,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are coated in grease or similar material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wings within 30 cm of strut mountings, visible from under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis at trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 161,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 160,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch door jam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,784 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,173 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 140,173 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 139,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,697 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,697 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 113,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,306 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 10,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,507 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 76,303 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/ s/r disc corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/ s/r disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,871 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,763 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,527 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BV55 HFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV55 HFS, 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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BV55 HFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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