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WX51 VXK

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VXK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 124,201 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,538 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and under body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter sill holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear floor and quarter sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 102,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter sill holed/corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear floor and quarter sills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,674 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded but not yet holed

Fail 15 Aug 2019 98,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded but not yet holed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,145 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,341 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,422 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,980 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,526 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,952 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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WX51 VXK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX51 VXK, 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.

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What year was WX51 VXK registered?

WX51 VXK is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WX51 VXK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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