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BF03 JVL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,005 mi
Last recorded126,005 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,005 miles

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 125,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,963 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,719 miles

Nearside Front drop link bush perishing

Offside Front drop link bush perishing

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2023 122,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt new gaiter required (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front drop link bush perishing

Offside Front drop link bush perishing

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

oil level low requires 1ltr of oil

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2022 121,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,236 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,587 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BF03 JVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF03 JVL, 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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BF03 JVL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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