CarVerify

Free Car Check

J165 RTT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

150,463 mi
Last recorded150,463 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 RTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2012 150,463 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 141,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre seat belt slight frays

nsf tyre sidewall slight scuffs

underbody surface rust

Fail 22 Mar 2011 141,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre seat belt slight frays

nsf tyre sidewall slight scuffs

underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 135,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 130,250 miles

knocking noise when braking

Fail 17 Mar 2009 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

knocking noise when braking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 123,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 123,296 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 115,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 115,099 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,419 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 105,380 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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
Full Mitsubishi Shogun reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J165 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J165 RTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J165 RTT?

You can check the full history of J165 RTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J165 RTT registered?

J165 RTT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J165 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J165 RTT shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J165 RTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J165 RTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.