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AF04 VZZ

2004 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun102,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 128,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,576 miles

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 121,663 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,576 miles

both front suspensions have slight play in a lower suspension ball joints & dust covers are perished

engine covers & under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

under body & inner sills are corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,576 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front suspensions have slight play in a lower suspension ball joints & dust covers are perished

engine covers & under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

under body & inner sills are corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,270 miles

both front suspensions have slight play in a lower suspension ball joints

engine covers & under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine bay

rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

under body & inner sills are corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 109,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

OSR & NSR tyres are very close to the legal limit

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

engine covers & under tray & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine bay

rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

under body & inner sills are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,215 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,706 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,706 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,809 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,281 miles

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,363 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,187 miles

Unable to check rearmost seat belts as seat folded under floor at time of test.

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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AF04 VZZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF04 VZZ, 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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AF04 VZZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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