2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · PL53 URV

The vehicle currently presents a questionable state of roadworthiness following a failure at the most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 132,345 miles. While the previous years showed clean passes, the recent failure without recorded defects suggests a specific mechanical or emission-related issue that was not addressed prior to sale. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a clean record in late 2024 to a failed state within the last year despite a lack of prior advisories. The mileage pattern remains consistent with light usage for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the vehicle covered 4,747 miles, followed by a sharper increase of 7,747 miles between July 2023 and October 2024. The most recent interval shows 7,023 miles covered in the year leading up to the latest failure. This low annual mileage for the age suggests that components such as rubber bushings and seals may be suffering from age-related degradation rather than simple mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of this Shogun Sport, corrosion on the chassis rails, subframe, and exhaust mounting points is critical as these areas often fail on older SUVs. The failure in October 2024, immediately followed by a pass one day later, indicates a minor defect such as a blown bulb or wiper blade that was quickly rectified. However, specifically check for binding brake calipers and excessive play in control arms to ensure the recent failure does not stem from deeper mechanical fatigue or structural issues that the tester has yet to fully detail.