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AE52 CZL

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,202 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, components, corrosion tool used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 52,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, components, corrosion tool used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2023 50,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,152 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough lower ball joint - dry / creaking (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,975 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,936 miles

front brake service and travel..handbrake travel

towbar bolts dont fully protrude some nuts

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake service and travel..handbrake travel

towbar bolts dont fully protrude some nuts

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,153 miles

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

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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AE52 CZL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AE52 CZL, 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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What year was AE52 CZL registered?

AE52 CZL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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