2004 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WK53 FPT

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile where the maintenance trend shows a shift toward worsening structural neglect. While the most recent test in September 2023 at 137,963 miles passed, it followed a failure just two days prior for multiple mechanical and structural defects. The transition from a clean record in 2020 to a list of failures in 2023 indicates a lapse in routine inspections of consumable items like brake pads and wiper blades. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There is a significant two-year gap between November 2018 at 95,981 miles and September 2020 at 131,596 miles, during which the vehicle covered over 35,000 miles. This period of high usage likely accelerated the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though the lack of recorded defects in the 2020 test suggests may have masked the underlying state of the age-related chassis. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the integral body structure. The 2023 records identified corrosion on both the nearside and offside inner integral structures and side steps, which follows heavy corrosion on door steps noted back in 2017. Although the tester noted structural rigidity was not yet significantly reduced, the presence of rust in multiple structural areas suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where metal thinning is inevitable. Mechanical attention is also required for the braking system and electrical security. The most recent failure flagged thin rear brake pads and an insecure battery, indicating that basic maintenance is reactive rather than proactive. Given that the last MOT was conducted in September 2023, the vehicle is now overdue for its annual test, making an immediate inspection of the current brake condition and the integrity of the battery mounting essential before any purchase.