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DW03 PUB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,180 mi
Last recorded189,180 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 PUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 189,180 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s side steps corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 181,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 175,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 175,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 165,772 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 165,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 157,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 157,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top wishbone outer ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 150,251 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 150,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 134,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 113,718 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 101,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,331 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 100,329 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 97,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 97,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,418 miles

coolant leak from pipes to rear heater

Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,417 miles

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

coolant leak from pipes to rear heater

Pass 12 Jun 2010 82,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,549 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,325 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,111 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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DW03 PUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DW03 PUB, 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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DW03 PUB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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