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FY03 NVJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 NVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 131,698 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 119,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 May 2014 119,742 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,304 miles

Rear heater coolant supply pipes very corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,304 miles

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

Rear heater coolant supply pipes very corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,701 miles

Front to rear air con pipes leaking.

Front to rear heater pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,957 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,672 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 26 Apr 2006 23,322 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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FY03 NVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 NVJ, 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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What year was FY03 NVJ registered?

FY03 NVJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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