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VK57 GDJ

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,022 mi
Last recorded160,022 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun87,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 GDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 160,022 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,072 miles

Surface corrosion on chassis and underbody

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,434 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,434 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,929 miles

Offside Front tread low on inner edge of tyre

Offside Rear tread low on inner edge of tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,929 miles

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

Offside Front tread low on inner edge of tyre

Offside Rear tread low on inner edge of tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,191 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,191 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,959 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inside

offside rear tyre worn inside

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,818 miles

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

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

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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VK57 GDJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VK57 GDJ, 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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VK57 GDJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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