2004 Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2L Diesel · YU54 YGF

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and wheel bearing components. While the most recent test in November 2022 at 167,144 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories for play in the front and nearside rear wheel bearings alongside damage to both front shock absorbers. This follows similar issues from the 2021 test where the same wheel bearings were flagged, suggesting that these mechanical faults are being monitored rather than rectified proactively. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's 22-year age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between the 2021 and 2022 tests. However, there is a significant gap in data as the last recorded MOT was performed over three years ago. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is operating on an expired test certificate, which increases the risk that previously flagged mechanical wear or developing structural corrosion have deteriorated significantly since the last official inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underside, specifically focusing on the side steps which were noted as rusty in 2022. The recurring reports of wheel bearing play and the previous failure of anti-roll bar linkages and upper arm ball joints indicate the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life. Particular attention should be paid to the front shock absorbers for leaks or casing damage and the front braking system, as the pads were already thinning in 2021.