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VA57 GJF

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

245,371 mi
Last recorded245,371 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 GJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 245,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 238,091 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle is corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 238,089 miles

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle is corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 233,543 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 233,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 229,441 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 229,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 227,696 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 227,695 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 226,191 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 225,761 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 224,088 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 222,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 220,635 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 220,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 217,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 216,068 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 216,068 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 197,616 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 165,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 135,116 miles

front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 16 Dec 2010 10,167 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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VA57 GJF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 87,692 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 VA57 GJF, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA57 GJF registered?

VA57 GJF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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