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BC03 RXY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 RXY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 158,497 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 158,295 miles

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

slight corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 154,163 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight under surface corrosion to inner sils

Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 147,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,963 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 129,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,138 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,557 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,664 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,642 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,339 miles

nearside tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 93,339 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,932 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,082 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 RXY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC03 RXY, 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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BC03 RXY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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