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J195 MRL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

239,528 mi
Last recorded239,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ195 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 239,528 miles

Body component insecure aerial (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Body component insecure bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under plastic cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis crossmember and rear chassis near springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis and body

under very dirty.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 231,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear slow to operate (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front prop shaft universal joint worn

offside rear chassis and rear spring upper mounts corroded

underside oil sprayed and dirty

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 230,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 227,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 224,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface slightly pitted/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine underside & gearbox damp with oil ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner section of chassis by upper shock absorber mountings corroding (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake pipes heavily greased

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal and dirty

Fail 16 May 2018 224,804 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system leaking from large hole in upper section of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface slightly pitted/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine underside & gearbox damp with oil ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner section of chassis by upper shock absorber mountings corroding (2.4.A.3)

front & rear brake pipes heavily greased

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal and dirty

Pass 16 May 2017 222,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2017 222,703 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 219,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper flexi ferrule slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces pitted/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2016 219,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules upper flexi ferrule slightly corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surfaces pitted/deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2015 215,385 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill getting corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 210,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 205,266 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 205,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 201,405 miles

all shock absorbers getting soft

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 May 2011 193,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 178,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 162,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 152,836 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low in centre of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2007 139,903 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 132,625 miles

handbrake just passed limits

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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J195 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J195 MRL, 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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J195 MRL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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