2005 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · CX55 VWV

The Mitsubishi Shogun presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 12 December 2025 at 98,154 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failure on 26 November 2025 at 98,079 miles is logged with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentational issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests from December 2022 through December 2024 all passed with no advisories, showing consistent annual compliance. The recorded mileage of 98,154 against a 2005 build date gives a low average of roughly 4,674 miles per year. Annual increments stayed modest: 87,670 miles in December 2022, 89,941 in December 2023, 94,660 in December 2024, and 98,079 by November 2025. The sparse, clean record offers little evidence of hard use, but low standing mileage on a 21-year-old 4x4 often masks perished rubber components and corrosion not captured by a pass with no advisories. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points for age-related cracking or structural rust, as the Shogun's chassis is prone to deterioration when lightly used over long periods. The unexplained November 2025 failure warrants confirmation that the vehicle was correctly presented and not withdrawn for a hidden defect. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be checked for binding or leakage given the age, and tyres reviewed for sidewall degradation from low-mileage storage. The absence of advisories across five years does not exempt the buyer from a independent underside inspection before purchase.