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BC03 RXU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,930 mi
Last recorded157,930 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 157,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 157,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2024 148,072 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 136,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,352 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 118,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,320 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,376 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended offside & nearside rear lower trailing arm (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,546 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,254 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,859 miles

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,964 miles

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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BC03 RXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC03 RXU, 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 BC03 RXU registered?

BC03 RXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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