BU54 USJ

2004 MITSUBISHI SHOUGUN S — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MITSUBISHI SHOUGUN S
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2477 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 April 2015
Last recorded mileage
28,754 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Mitsubishi Shougun S has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 28,754 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these critical issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage decrease of 20,260 miles was recorded between April 2011 (63,468 mi) and April 2012 (43,208 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Apr 2011 (63,468 mi) and Apr 2012 (43,208 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased by 20,260 miles between Apr 2011 (63,468 mi) and Apr 2012 (43,208 mi).
  • Major brake failure in Apr 2014, with 5 related advisories for brakes and tyres.
  • Major tyre failure in Apr 2013, with no subsequent advisories for this critical safety component.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial fixes.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of 9,379 miles/year, averaging below UK norms.
  • The car has a long history of consistent MOT testing, despite the issues.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner addressed immediate concerns.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 28,754 mi FAILApr 2008: 28,754 mi PASSApr 2009: 39,574 mi PASSApr 2010: 51,064 mi PASSApr 2011: 63,468 mi PASSApr 2012: 43,208 mi FAILApr 2012: 69,782 mi PASSApr 2013: 79,640 mi FAILApr 2013: 79,640 mi PASSApr 2014: 96,800 mi FAILApr 2014: 96,800 mi PASS97k63k29kApr 2008Apr 2014

MOT test history — 7/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 28,754 mi
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAIL Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Apr 2008 PASS 28,754 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 39,574 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 51,064 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 63,468 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Apr 2012 FAIL 43,208 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2012 PASS 69,782 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 79,640 mi
PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Apr 2013 PASS 79,640 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Apr 2014 FAIL 96,800 mi
PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Apr 2014 PASS 96,800 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU54 USJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.