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BV55 JPU

2005 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun98,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 133,472 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 127,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 115,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,893 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,506 miles

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,884 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs pitting

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,744 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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BV55 JPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV55 JPU, 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 BV55 JPU registered?

BV55 JPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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