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WJ62 MLZ

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,401 mi
Last recorded61,401 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 MLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,401 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 56,058 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,588 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 46,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,218 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, OSR, NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 42,218 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, OSR, NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,044 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 30,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2020 30,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2019 27,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,574 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 24,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,794 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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WJ62 MLZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ62 MLZ, 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.

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WJ62 MLZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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