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CU04 RCV

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,943 mi
Last recorded194,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 194,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad visually low

fuel pipe corroded offside rear tank vent pipe

general underside muddy

Fail 9 Jun 2020 194,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area behind headlamp unit and behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area behind headlamp and behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad visually low

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank vent pipe ()

general underside muddy

very oily under engine

Pass 23 May 2019 187,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 187,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 181,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 181,442 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 180,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 180,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 172,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 157,019 miles

Corrosion to both inner sill body panels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 157,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 144,142 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)

Pass 17 May 2013 131,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 120,090 miles

Both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Front left hand tyre worn on outer edge

Front right hand tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 109,205 miles

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 13 May 2010 97,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 97,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,195 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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CU04 RCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CU04 RCV, 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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CU04 RCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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