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AD04 XAP

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,584 mi
Last recorded145,584 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,584 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,574 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Castle nut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 142,786 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked across top to bottom (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 142,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked across top to bottom (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 139,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,456 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 30 Sep 2022 136,426 miles

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

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

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 20 Sep 2021 132,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 128,366 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 128,366 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,468 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 118,465 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,469 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,704 miles

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

surface corrosion to nearside offside inner and outer sills

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 101,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,912 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,569 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,283 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 18,225 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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AD04 XAP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green 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 AD04 XAP, 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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AD04 XAP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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