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WF51 BWU

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 BWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,956 miles

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

both rear tyres edgers wearing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 108,955 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

both rear tyres edgers wearing

Pass 5 May 2016 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing under arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushers (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 97,869 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,388 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,461 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,962 miles

all front brake pads have slight movement in the calipers/carriers

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,748 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 59,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 32,328 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 32,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF51 BWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 WF51 BWU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF51 BWU registered?

WF51 BWU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 BWU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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