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A20 HFB

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,063 mi
Last recorded154,063 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 154,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 153,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 151,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 149,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 146,766 miles

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

drivers side step weak

Fail 10 Aug 2022 146,759 miles

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

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

drivers side step weak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 144,386 miles

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

both side step frames exstensive corrosion and broken

nearside and offside front inner wheelarches corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 144,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of rear inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall perished and underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both side step frames exstensive corrosion and broken

nearside and offside front inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,046 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 140,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 140,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 136,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,159 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,667 miles

brake pipes covered in paint

Pass 15 Oct 2011 94,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,702 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,891 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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A20 HFB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 102,082 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 A20 HFB, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 HFB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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