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DF04 VFJ

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,651 mi
Last recorded220,651 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 220,651 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 205,462 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 173,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 166,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate bulbs slightly dim

Pass 11 Aug 2015 159,575 miles

Nearside Front nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 151,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 144,696 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 19 Jul 2012 139,115 miles

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

sidestep brackets corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2012 139,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sidestep brackets corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2011 127,732 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 127,732 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,369 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 114,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 98,714 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)

Two stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,714 miles

Two stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,652 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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DF04 VFJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DF04 VFJ, 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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DF04 VFJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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