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BG03 OXL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

147,223 mi
Last recorded147,223 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 147,223 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,202 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S + N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 146,362 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,416 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully assess outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody and inner sills (o/s/n/s) corroded but not considered excessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,130 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,130 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,294 miles

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

under body seal added under vehicle

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 138,294 miles

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

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

under body seal added under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot stepes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 133,371 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fuel breather pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,646 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe breathers corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Outer end visible under front mud wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread only.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,816 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 125,582 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

O/S/R Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 116,536 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,536 miles

Engine oil leak.

Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,417 miles

Coolant leak from rear of vehicle.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,344 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from rear of vehicle.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,935 miles

Rear (Third row) seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,874 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,820 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,314 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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BG03 OXL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG03 OXL, 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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BG03 OXL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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