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FE59 EAJ

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 EAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 132,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 124,038 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 116,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 116,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 108,221 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 108,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases D.P.F (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 101,656 miles

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 30 May 2022 101,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 26 May 2021 93,197 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 93,197 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,503 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 83,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 74,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,126 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,627 miles

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

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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FE59 EAJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE59 EAJ, 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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FE59 EAJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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