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YG12 BVF

2012 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,073 mi
Last recorded170,073 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun72,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 170,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 164,493 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,895 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 156,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 142,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 127,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 127,795 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BVF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BVF, 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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What year was YG12 BVF registered?

YG12 BVF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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