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A5 JBP

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,206 mi
Last recorded158,206 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,206 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipes insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2024 152,532 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipes insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,373 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/ rear flexi brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2023 148,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front n/s/f inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/ rear flexi brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front o/s/f inner wing corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,933 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

sump guard loose

Fail 10 Dec 2022 142,909 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

sump guard loose

Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under bonnet/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded overflow pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 127,308 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 127,308 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 121,409 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2017 112,573 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 112,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light unit cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2016 102,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light unit cracked

oar brake backing plate missing

tyre size 285/55/18

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,770 miles

offside rear bumper lamp unit has water ingress

offside rear tyre worn more on inner edge

vehicle corroding on underside/genral corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,770 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear bumper lamp unit has water ingress

offside rear tyre worn more on inner edge

vehicle corroding on underside/genral corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Nov 2013 69,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,729 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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A5 JBP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A5 JBP, 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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A5 JBP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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