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BJ52 TFY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,003 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,804 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 113,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,337 miles

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

n/s headlamp cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 97,534 miles

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

Off side rear brake pipe to rear flexible slightly corroded.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Off side rear brake pipe to rear flexible slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,368 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,989 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn very near to legal limit.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,987 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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BJ52 TFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ52 TFY, 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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BJ52 TFY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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