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AJ02 LVG

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,524 mi
Last recorded189,524 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 189,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch arear 30cm from suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside general corrosion to inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside arches corroded/taped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded has signs of repairs/undersealed has side skirts fitted on outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension componets

Pass 23 Dec 2021 183,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mounting area front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 181,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 165,720 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 165,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure tow bar bolts insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,991 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 147,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,124 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 126,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,890 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 94,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,872 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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AJ02 LVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 100,198 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 AJ02 LVG, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 LVG is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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