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A12 ARJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ARJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 134,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded & other small leaks (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes slight bind

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside step weak & corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both & dust shields (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

covers & sill covers fitted

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

smell of diesel from engine bay unable to inspect due to engine covers

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step supports (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorating

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

smell of diesel from engine bay unable to inspect due to engine covers

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,936 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

General underbody corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,833 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 77,219 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,132 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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A12 ARJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 100,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ARJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 ARJ registered?

A12 ARJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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