2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · FM06 TKC

The 2006 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass at 93,131 miles on 16 February 2026. The most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. A notable anomaly exists in the historical data where tests on 19 December 2023 and 12 December 2024 show both a pass and a fail at the exact same mileage with no defects recorded for either outcome. This pattern strongly suggests an administrative error or an aborted test rather than a mechanical failure, as a vehicle cannot simultaneously pass and fail with zero faults. Disregarding these data quirks, the mechanical trend remains highly positive. At roughly 20 years old with 93,131 miles on the clock, the Shogun Sport has covered an average of approximately 4,657 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a 4x4 of this age. The mileage progression reveals a slight uptick in recent usage. Between the December 2023 test at 76,290 miles and the December 2024 test at 83,581 miles, the vehicle covered 7,291 miles. This increased to 9,550 miles over the following fourteen months leading to the February 2026 test at 93,131 miles. Such low annual mileage often points to prolonged periods of standing, which can cause its own issues like perished rubber tyres and brake disc corrosion, even if the overall mechanical wear remains minimal. Despite the clean MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on components susceptible to deterioration from low mileage and age rather than high wear. The underbody and chassis require close scrutiny for structural corrosion, a common affliction on older off-roaders, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and brake lines. Buyers should inspect the condition of the tyres, checking the date codes to ensure they are not the original or aged rubber prone to sidewall cracking. The braking system demands a physical check for binding calipers or heavily corroded discs, which can occur when a vehicle sits idle for extended periods. Suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined for deterioration that might not yet trigger an MOT advisory but compromises structural integrity.