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DF03 BDX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 130,378 miles

All front suspension arm inner bushes slight wear.

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn causing side to side movement of anti roll bar.

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

Rear Both lower light clusters cracked.

Rear Brake back plates excessively corroded away.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both., (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 130,378 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Main fuel filler neck pipe corroded and holed. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler pipe breather snapped off insecure catching tyre. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure Main fuel filler neck pipe. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

All front suspension arm inner bushes slight wear.

Front Anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn causing side to side movement of anti roll bar.

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

Rear Both lower light clusters cracked.

Rear Brake back plates excessively corroded away.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both., (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded body. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,649 miles

Belly pans missing some securing bolts and slightly insecure.

Both side rear lower light clusters cracked but no white light.

General free play at steering wheel.

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

Slight rear brake fluctuation .

Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Belly pans missing some securing bolts and slightly insecure.

Both side rear lower light clusters cracked but no white light.

General free play at steering wheel.

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

Nearside Front Tyre thin on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Slight rear brake fluctuation .

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 118,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 114,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,106 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,106 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 103,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,659 miles

front discs slightly scored

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,979 miles

rear suspension bushes slightly soft

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,693 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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DF03 BDX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF03 BDX, 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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DF03 BDX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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