2005 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WN05 WZJ
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 137,827 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 WZJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
- 137,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 47 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 WZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun (WN05 WZJ) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
WN05 WZJ Mileage History
- 20/08/2022136,570 mi
- 01/09/2023137,827 mi+1,257 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Shogun Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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