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FG59 JVJ

2009 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun86,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 JVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,346 miles

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

Rear Both brake back plates starting to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2022 84,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both brake back plates starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,556 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 71,406 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 71,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,525 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,511 miles

Offside Front Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,391 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,717 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,714 miles

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

very slight high spots and scoring to nearside rear disc possible causing brake pad rattle

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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FG59 JVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG59 JVJ, 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 FG59 JVJ registered?

FG59 JVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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