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YG12 BTY

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BTY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,325 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter has been removed for visual internal inspection. No issues found. Note;-External casing has been previously welded due to corrosion. Dpf heavily corroded.

both nearside and offside inner sills heavily corroded

both nearside and offside side steps corroded

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

heavily corrosion to underside of body.

towbar and mounting areas corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed to steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2026 112,325 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside inner sills heavily corroded

both nearside and offside side steps corroded

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

heavily corrosion to underside of body.

towbar and mounting areas corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed to steering and suspension components

Pass 13 May 2025 108,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 108,941 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sales placard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 104,369 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,705 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 832,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,626 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,626 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,875 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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YG12 BTY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 72,938 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 YG12 BTY, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YG12 BTY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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