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J144 XAJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Grey Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,953 mi
Last recorded250,953 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 XAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 250,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 250,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering box has slight leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 222,400 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 221,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 200,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 178,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 160,125 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J144 XAJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Grey with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J144 XAJ, 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 J144 XAJ registered?

J144 XAJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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