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EX09 VBG

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,232 mi
Last recorded164,232 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 164,232 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 164,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,532 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 111,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,122 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 110,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

hogh level brake light has 1 bulb out

Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,454 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 400,462 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly both (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,187 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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EX09 VBG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EX09 VBG, 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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EX09 VBG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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