2005 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · WV55 XPO
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 136,145 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV55 XPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 136,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV55 XPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun (WV55 XPO) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced f”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))”.
WV55 XPO Mileage History
- 04/06/2024120,943 mi
- 29/05/2025128,189 mi+7,246 mi
- 04/06/2025128,190 mi+1 mi
- 22/05/2026136,061 mi+7,871 mi
- 27/05/2026136,145 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 7,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
The electric pump and nitrogen-filled accumulator tank can fail, leading to a loss of power assistance for the brakes.
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