2002 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · YO52 BUJ
2002 Mitsubishi Shogun (3.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 143,565 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO52 BUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 143,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO52 BUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun (YO52 BUJ) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
YO52 BUJ Mileage History
- 01/06/2022121,233 mi
- 30/05/2023143,165 mi+21,932 mi
- 01/06/2023143,565 mi+400 mi
Average of roughly 22,355 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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