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CX57 VAF

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 143,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear LAMP LENSES DAMAGED

Fail 29 Jul 2026 143,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 137,948 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS COVERED

Offside SIDE STEP BRACKETS CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2025 137,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS COVERED

Offside SIDE STEP BRACKETS CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,616 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,940 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Fail 17 Aug 2022 117,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,549 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SIDE STEP SUPPORTS CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 106,947 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 May 2019 106,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 102,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 92,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,820 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 87,820 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 82,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2013 78,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,644 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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CX57 VAF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 87,692 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 CX57 VAF, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX57 VAF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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