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FG09 LWJ

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,399 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,398 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 115,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 93,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 76,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,463 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 48,900 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2013 34,805 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,872 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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FG09 LWJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG09 LWJ, 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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What year was FG09 LWJ registered?

FG09 LWJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FG09 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 LWJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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