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BL03 JCB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,699 mi
Last recorded170,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 JCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 170,699 miles

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

various places under vehicle repaired and undersealed

various unbody components corroding

Pass 29 May 2018 162,462 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever slightley high

under body corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 162,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front cross member corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear a/c pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 155,455 miles

Central Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear step corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 155,455 miles

Central Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear step corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 143,477 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 143,477 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 130,698 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 115,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 115,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 103,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,305 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 91,305 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,900 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,815 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,815 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 57,716 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,826 miles

1. both rear tyre treads worn very close to legal limit (1.6MM) † †2. both front and both rear brake pads worn low

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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BL03 JCB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BL03 JCB, 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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BL03 JCB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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