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G549 ECV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

283,857 mi
Last recorded283,857 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 ECV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 283,857 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 283,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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 tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 280,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 274,443 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis is lightly corroded front to rear both sides

Fail 4 Sep 2014 274,443 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis is lightly corroded front to rear both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2013 246,150 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 220,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 193,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 167,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 139,117 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 138,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,032 miles

brake pipes getting corroded

fuel pipes very rusty

unable to see front and rear pads to judge wear

vehicle underbody getting very rusty (mainly rear)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 109,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs & pads †brake pipes surface rust †fuel pipes rusty †underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,481 miles

front discs & pads †brake pipes surface rust †fuel pipes rusty †underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 89,451 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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G549 ECV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G549 ECV, 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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G549 ECV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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