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GV03 PDY

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 PDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,305 miles

rear lights faulty

Fail 2 Aug 2023 117,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front and rear bumper lose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sill fitted trim not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,021 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose center silencer loose at forward joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases at joint from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 103,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body component likely to become detached offside side step mountings excessively corroded and step insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks and oil level on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose center silencer loose at forward joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak of gases at joint from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in drivers view ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,350 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,330 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,019 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 80,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside side step corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 75,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,958 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded not structural

slight enging oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 65,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 off ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 61,442 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front dry suspension bush

under tray fitted /slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 23 May 2015 57,228 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,088 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,825 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,004 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,262 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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GV03 PDY 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 72%.

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 GV03 PDY, 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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GV03 PDY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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