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AE02 BSZ

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,602 mi
Last recorded164,602 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 164,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 160,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 156,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 156,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6-2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6-2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holeded

Nearside Rear Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holed

Offside Front Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 151,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holeded

Nearside Rear Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holed

Offside Front Inner arch has heavy corrosion but not holed

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 145,312 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,786 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 126,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 108,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,511 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 108,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,541 miles

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 97,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,223 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,071 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 73,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 51,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AE02 BSZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AE02 BSZ, 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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AE02 BSZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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