2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · FD55 XEE

The most recent MOT was on 2024-06-11 — just under two years ago — and the vehicle passed with multiple advisories, not failures. It recorded the same mileage as today’s listing: 113,959 miles. Corrosion is the dominant, recurring issue across all recent MOTs. Structural corrosion appears at both rear corners of the vehicle (nearside and offside rear), plus the front subframe mountings (noted in the 2022 failure) and seat belt anchorages. While none are currently classed as dangerous, the pattern shows persistent, spreading rust — especially around load-bearing points like suspension mounts and towbar areas. This suggests the vehicle has likely been exposed to salt, damp, or poor storage over time. The mechanical trend is worsening. The 2022 failure included critical front subframe corrosion and suspension wear; the 2023 failure added severely reduced headlamp output and a worn upper ball joint; and the 2024 pass introduced new concerns — notably a severely deteriorated CV boot on the offside front, deteriorated rear brake hose, and defective rear reflector. Oil leaks have recurred every year since 2022, now joined by central front leakage. At 113,959 miles over 21 years (~5,427 miles/year), this is low annual mileage — but that doesn’t guarantee better condition.