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DU12 HUZ

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,135 mi
Last recorded51,135 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HUZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 51,135 miles

2 front head light pattern fitted

chassis has corrosion front to rear

corrosion around tow bar mounts /chassis

covers /under trays

front and rear brake hose ferules have corrosion o/s & n/s

front sub frame has corrosion and upper /lower front arms o/s & n/s

hand brake has travel

inner sills o/s/ & n/s have corrosion

n/s/r brake sticking

rear sub frame has corrosion and arms rear o/s/e & n/s/r

Fail 18 Dec 2025 51,135 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

2 front head light pattern fitted

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

chassis has corrosion front to rear

corrosion around tow bar mounts /chassis

covers /under trays

front and rear brake hose ferules have corrosion o/s & n/s

front sub frame has corrosion and upper /lower front arms o/s & n/s

hand brake has travel

inner sills o/s/ & n/s have corrosion

n/s/r brake sticking

rear sub frame has corrosion and arms rear o/s/e & n/s/r

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,604 miles

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

n/s/f inner rack end has play

n/s/f track rod end has play

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s & n/s inner sills have corrosion

o/s/f track rod end has play

tow bar has corrosion and area which tow bar is mounted /rear

Fail 12 Aug 2024 49,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers /under trays fitted

front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front chassie has corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

hand brake has travel

inner sill have corrosion o/s & n/s

n/s/f inner rack end has play

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/r lower trailing arm bush has play

power steering bottle top missing

rear tow bar has corrosion /and rear chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front to rear chassis heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill seat belt anchorage corroded

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

Offside inner sill seat belt achorage corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer where repair has been welded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 36,655 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted can not check sills properly

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 27,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,023 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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DU12 HUZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 DU12 HUZ, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU12 HUZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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