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VX57 SWJ

2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 SWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 93,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,202 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 72,649 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged All front and rear perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,423 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,183 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,370 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 39,857 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,857 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,019 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,526 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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VX57 SWJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX57 SWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX57 SWJ registered?

VX57 SWJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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