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DC04 BLF

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 144,558 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,575 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,103 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,056 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion including body sills and chassis

Fail 28 Feb 2020 132,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion including body sills and chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck and evap pipes heavily corroded

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

Spare tyre defective Cords showing ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides, Rear of sills, going into inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator and at the rear (pipes corroded in clips) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck and evap pipes heavily corroded

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

Spare tyre defective Cords showing ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,512 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,119 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 121,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 117,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 112,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,293 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,559 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,566 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,844 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,446 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

o/s mirror glass insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2010 64,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine undertray insecure

o/s mirror glass insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DC04 BLF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DC04 BLF, 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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DC04 BLF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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