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Mitsubishi Shogun

Red and Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 3,200 cc

Y7 MELMOT history

Y7 MEL is a red and silver diesel Mitsubishi Shogun first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 215,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
215,236 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Shogun
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 MEL was last recorded at 215,236 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 15,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,276 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,960 miles
Average per year
5,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,236 miles
  • 2025 – 199,276 miles
  • 2024 – 180,941 miles
  • 2023 – 164,761 miles
  • 2022 – 156,370 miles
  • 2021 – 154,679 miles
  • 2020 – 153,147 miles
  • 2019 – 149,925 miles
  • 2018 – 144,790 miles
  • 2017 – 141,424 miles
  • 2016 – 138,424 miles
  • 2015 – 132,603 miles
  • 2013 – 131,122 miles
  • 2012 – 124,130 miles
  • 2011 – 117,937 miles
  • 2010 – 115,582 miles
  • 2009 – 111,756 miles
  • 2008 – 106,454 miles
  • 2007 – 100,465 miles
  • 2006 – 95,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,236 miles (+15,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    215,236 miles
    Test number
    440669572179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,276 miles (+18,335)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    199,276 miles
    Test number
    462836469354
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass180,941 miles (+16,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,941 miles
    Test number
    904712544132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass164,761 miles (+8,391)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,761 miles
    Test number
    268644843090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,370 miles (+1,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,370 miles
    Test number
    977638374521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracking in treads 2.8-3.5mm across tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to limit and cracking in treads 265/70/r16 112h 2.7-3.4mm scross tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill area at rear has corrosion covered by sill cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,679 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,679 miles
    Test number
    896895961016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,667 miles (+1,520)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,667 miles
    Test number
    898953654256
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,147 miles
    Test number
    233193828638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,147 miles (+3,222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,147 miles
    Test number
    185887232798
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,925 miles (+5,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,925 miles
    Test number
    352505443843
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass144,790 miles (+3,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    753929571116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass141,424 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,424 miles
    Test number
    335188699572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail141,411 miles (+2,987)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,411 miles
    Test number
    738768544035
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass138,424 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,424 miles
    Test number
    617819041007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail138,407 miles (+2,422)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,407 miles
    Test number
    161544432204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower sill/behind pssenger door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar is fouling lower arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake shield insecure and fouling wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  16. Pass135,985 miles (+3,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,985 miles
    Test number
    179100336062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass132,603 miles (+1,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,603 miles
    Test number
    917300605179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass131,122 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,122 miles
    Test number
    637785603386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,114 miles (+13)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    817773903393
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Fail131,101 miles (+6,971)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    908833473289
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear closing sill area heavily corroded - recommend repair
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill and closing sill heavily corroded - recommend repair

  21. Pass124,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,130 miles
    Test number
    656735672205
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

  22. Fail124,099 miles (+6,162)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    227825172279
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

  23. Pass117,937 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    169266471251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteUnderbody corroding in various places

  24. Fail117,937 miles (+2,355)1 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    949706871243
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteUnderbody corroding in various places

  25. Pass115,582 miles (+138)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    300932150447
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r lights cluster slight crack

  26. Fail115,444 miles (+3,688)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    113737330228
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r lights cluster slight crack

  27. Pass111,756 miles (+5,302)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,756 miles
    Test number
    591746149202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteDrivers door mirror slightly cracked

  28. Pass106,454 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,454 miles
    Test number
    160286348262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass100,465 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    192191847242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass95,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    113376926200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail95,156 miles (+1,704)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    393036126241
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack

  32. Fail93,452 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,452 miles
    Test number
    683756746158
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y7 MEL

Does Y7 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 MEL is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 MEL?
The MOT on Y7 MEL is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 MEL done?
Y7 MEL was recorded at 215,236 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
Has Y7 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 MEL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y7 MEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y7 MEL find?
Y7 MEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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