2001 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · OV51 YEX
2001 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 111,918 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV51 YEX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 111,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV51 YEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun (OV51 YEX) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
OV51 YEX Mileage History
- 22/09/2022109,591 mi
- 06/10/2023110,816 mi+1,225 mi
- 17/10/2024111,918 mi+1,102 mi
- 17/10/2024111,918 mi
Average of roughly 1,124 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Fuel Tank DelaminationSerious
The internal lining of the steel fuel tank can flake off, clogging the fuel filter, lines, and eventually damaging the high-pressure fuel pump and injectors.
- Rear Subframe & Arch RustSerious
Severe structural corrosion often develops around the rear subframe, rear suspension arms, and inner wheel arches.
- Brake Accumulator (ABS Pump) FailureSerious
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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