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SW12 FMD

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FMD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 94,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 87,625 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,238 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 79,101 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,465 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,752 miles

handbrake long travel

tow bar rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake long travel

tow bar rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,276 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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SW12 FMD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 SW12 FMD, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 FMD registered?

SW12 FMD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SW12 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 FMD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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