MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbonnet turrett area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal turrett area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play heavily worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
inner and outer sill areas corroded
underbody corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cover misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbonnet turrett area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal turrett area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play heavily worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
inner and outer sill areas corroded
underbody corroded
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both side steps corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both side steps corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
outrigger steps corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
both rear tyres are wearing uneven accross tread pattern
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Handbrake travel could be improved. †Nearside front tyre low on edge. †Front brake pads getting low. †Rear brake pads getting low.
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DF03 YLE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 DF03 YLE, 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 YLE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 August 2003.
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