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HG03 UGV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 UGV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to inner arches

Pass 12 Mar 2021 97,658 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

auxiliary belt deteriorating

corrosion to inner arches

front and rear axle corrosion

handbrake travel long - os park brake not as efficient

suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

auxiliary belt deteriorating

corrosion to inner arches

front and rear axle corrosion

handbrake travel long - os park brake not as efficient

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,680 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake slight bind

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

auxiliary belt perishing

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,151 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,642 miles

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

ADVISE, both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,149 miles

2 rear seat belts in rear of vehicle but no seats fitted at time of test vehicle has been tested with 4 passenger seats and a drivers seat.

chip on window screen outside of drivers view.

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit. offside tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 52,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

2 rear seat belts in rear of vehicle but no seats fitted at time of test vehicle has been tested with 4 passenger seats and a drivers seat.

chip on window screen outside of drivers view.

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit. offside tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,053 miles

baffles in centre section noisy

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,049 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

baffles in centre section noisy

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,661 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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HG03 UGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HG03 UGV, 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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HG03 UGV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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