2007 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WR07 VYV

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthiness failing state, as the most recent test on 2025-10-18 resulted in a PASSED rating despite specific faults including an inoperative registration plate lamp and minor exhaust issues. This indicates a significant deterioration in mechanical condition since the 2025-10-03 failure, where the tester flagged a corroded inner sill and a missing front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The failure to pass the MOT on the 2025-10-18 date suggests that the vehicle has not undergone a standard, comprehensive maintenance regimen since the 2020-02-27 test, where a missing registration plate lamp and structural corrosion were also noted. The mileage trajectory reveals a critical gap in service history, with the vehicle having accumulated approximately 126,622 miles since its 2007 registration. At roughly 6,664 miles per year, the vehicle is approaching the upper limit of typical usage for an older model, which correlates with rapid wear on suspension components, brakes, and drivetrain parts. The 2021-04-29 test showed the car passing, likely due to the absence of the missing ball joint, but subsequent tests in 2020-2021 consistently flagged structural corrosion of the inner sill and suspension arms. This pattern of passing with only minor component wear on the 2025-10-18 test suggests that the vehicle has not been adequately serviced since the 2020-02-27 failure, where the tester identified a cracked rear tyre and structural issues. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for corrosion on the inner sill, suspension bushings, and brake discs, as these components were the primary focus of the 2025-10-03 and 2025-10-18 tests. Given the history of a missing registration plate lamp and structural corrosion, the vehicle requires immediate attention to prevent further damage. The 2025-10-18 test flagged a minor leak in the rear exhaust, which could indicate a failure in the exhaust system or a compromised seal that needs addressing before the next MOT.