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BX59 BVL

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,685 mi
Last recorded136,685 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 BVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,685 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 136,653 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe to/from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 129,680 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,952 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 113,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,348 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 111,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,191 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,359 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 66,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,440 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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BX59 BVL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,140 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 BX59 BVL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BX59 BVL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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