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GD03 VWG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,207 mi
Last recorded201,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 201,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to both side rear inner sills

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear heater pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 198,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner wheel arch shield slightly loose

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2018 198,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear inner wheel arch shield slightly loose

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 194,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 186,524 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both offside and nearside outer lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in all rear passenger seats ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 176,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness around steering rack

front pads low

movement in o/s/f lower ball joint

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear number plate poor

Pass 7 Jul 2014 173,294 miles

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion to metal brake pipes

cuts in tyres

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 168,875 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads worn close to limits

Fail 9 Aug 2012 162,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SRS warning light is on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 162,942 miles

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

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)

SRS warning light is on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 150,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,464 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 136,464 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 121,843 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,406 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 90,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,874 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on the inside shoulder of the tread

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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GD03 VWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD03 VWG, 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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GD03 VWG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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