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EJ09 TWU

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,469 mi
Last recorded126,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 126,469 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 126,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 118,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 110,067 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/r and n/s/r position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front cab step corroded

underbody, suspension components and sills have surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded and lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody surface rust

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear lipped and corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded and lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody surface rust

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear lipped and corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,414 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 87,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Recommend Replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,423 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,617 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,614 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all look about 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,063 miles

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 12 May 2014 39,876 miles

Boot full

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

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

seatbelt's 6&7 not tested as boot is full

tow-bar electrics possable fault on rear fog lamp

Pass 17 May 2013 30,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2013 30,742 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2012 18,751 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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EJ09 TWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ09 TWU, 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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EJ09 TWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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