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M126 KEY

2000 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun108,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 KEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 133,912 miles

Front + Rear suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 131,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 128,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 128,158 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting d bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 127,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,543 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 126,543 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

left front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 28 May 2019 125,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 124,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,544 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 107,505 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,317 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all discs corroded slightly on edges

nearside front tyre worn more outer edge

offside rear tyre worn more in middle

slight movement in offside outer track rod end when on floor

under body greased & painted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,451 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 71,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 63,881 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,216 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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M126 KEY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 108,287 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 M126 KEY, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M126 KEY is a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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