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YJ52 SCF

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 SCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 114,398 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking tank neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,237 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,210 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,139 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,973 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch under brake servo showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,408 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,169 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,744 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,744 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,953 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 21,900 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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YJ52 SCF is a 2002 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 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 100,198 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 YJ52 SCF, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ52 SCF registered?

YJ52 SCF is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 SCF 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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