Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A (2005)
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Shogun diesel has a serious reliability problem: only 39% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are not showing up in the data, but the sheer volume of failures means electrical, suspension, and emissions issues are common and expensive to fix.
These vehicles are typically high-mileage at 154,000 km median, which partly explains the failure rate, but the 0.91 average failures per test is still notably high for a diesel that's had 19 years to settle. Before buying, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the DI-D engine's fuel injectors and the suspension components—these early Shoguns eat repair costs.
What to check before buying a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 108 | 38.5% | 0.92 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A vehicles fall between 123,674 and 171,584 miles.
2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Di D Eleg Ce Lwb A — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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