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DG09 BNJ

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

213,514 mi
Last recorded213,514 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 213,514 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 213,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 205,767 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

various items heavily corroded under vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2025 205,758 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front and rear levelling sensors broke (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

various items heavily corroded under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2022 200,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 200,417 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 189,402 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underguards fitted to front and centre of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2021 189,402 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underguards fitted to front and centre of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,864 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,864 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 98,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,600 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 97,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 95,506 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 95,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 81,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,737 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,318 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,318 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,318 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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DG09 BNJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG09 BNJ, 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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DG09 BNJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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