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C8 HGB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 HGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RECOMEND CHANGE AS SOON AS POSIBBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general integral corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,688 miles

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

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

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2022 101,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,075 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,353 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,792 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,092 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,551 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,682 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,332 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 47,332 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,324 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 14,426 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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C8 HGB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 C8 HGB, 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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C8 HGB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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