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GJ03 BWU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,777 mi
Last recorded129,777 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 129,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 17 Feb 2023 129,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,741 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 17 May 2019 128,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 128,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,935 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 126,927 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 121,430 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear lower light unit damaged

corrosion to inner sills

offside door check strap broken

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 16 May 2017 121,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear lower light unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

corrosion to inner sills

offside door check strap broken

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2016 111,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,104 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,104 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,841 miles

battery insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

nearside & offside upper & lower ball joint dust cover's light misting of greese

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,433 miles

both front tyres perished and close to the legal limit

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,860 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,138 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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GJ03 BWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ03 BWU, 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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GJ03 BWU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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