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A4 EXN

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,127 mi
Last recorded161,127 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 161,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 161,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged leak fluid (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 157,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion outsides prescribed area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 147,720 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 147,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 144,519 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds corroded (5.3.2 (b))

areas of light corrosion underside

Fail 10 Feb 2022 144,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds corroded (5.3.2 (b))

areas of light corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber shrouds heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 141,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber shrouds heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,230 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm & low on inside egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,454 miles

offside side step brackets corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 112,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,915 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,465 miles

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

just enough parking brake reserve travel

o/s/f wiper blade split asnr rear blade u/s

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,463 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,027 miles

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

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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A4 EXN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A4 EXN, 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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What year was A4 EXN registered?

A4 EXN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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