2004 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · RJ54 VCN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the most recent test in June 2025 at 127,826 miles, the record shows a period of significant mechanical neglect during 2024. The trend indicates a worsening state during multiple failures in mid-2024 that were only stabilized by the June 2025 pass, suggesting that critical components are only addressed once they reached the point of legal failure. At 22 years old, the recorded 127,826 miles represent a low average of approximately 5,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a sharp spike in usage between June 2023 (107,142 miles) and June 2024 (118,003 miles), where the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in a single year. This accelerated use correlates directly with the cluster of failures recorded, including rapid wear on suspension and braking components that likely deteriorated during this period of higher operation. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and braking assembly, as the wheel bearings have been a persistent issue for three years. The tester flagged excessive play in the nearside front wheel bearing in June 2024, and slight play remained into the 2025 advisories. The front brakes were also noted as imbalanced in the latest test, indicating that the calipers or sliders may require immediate attention to prevent uneven wear. Recurring advisories regarding anti-roll bar bushes and shock absorber bushes across multiple years suggest the suspension geometry is nearing the end of its functional life. Given the age of the Shogun Sport, a thorough check for structural integrity and chassis corrosion is essential. The history of an ABS fault and an inoperative engine management light in 2024 also necessitates physical verification that these electronic systems have been properly rectified and are not currently masked. The repeated failure of wiper blades and headlamp lenses indicates that basic consumable items were overlooked by previous owners, which often suggests that deeper mechanical maintenance schedules may also have been neglected.