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GX03 WRX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 WRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,421 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,594 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,383 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 127,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,735 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,734 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,059 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,052 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 108,007 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,828 miles

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

offside front brake binding, overheating brake disc.

wear in front suspension ball joints.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,824 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding, overheating brake disc.

wear in front suspension ball joints.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,425 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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GX03 WRX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX03 WRX, 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 GX03 WRX registered?

GX03 WRX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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