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J258 WKG

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,942 mi
Last recorded181,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 WKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 181,942 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 181,942 miles

engine oil leaks slight gas leak from center exhaust joint some play o/s/f wheel bearing some play o/s steering idler arm n/s/f tyre very close to limit inner edge aprx 2mm

Fail 26 Jan 2010 181,939 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leaks slight gas leak from center exhaust joint some play o/s/f wheel bearing some play o/s steering idler arm n/s/f tyre very close to limit inner edge aprx 2mm

Pass 21 Apr 2009 177,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 177,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 173,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

n/s/f tyrte wearing on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f lower shocker bush

Fail 18 Apr 2007 169,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cvboot split

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play inside steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2007 169,916 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cvboot split

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play inside steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2006 164,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J258 WKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J258 WKG, 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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J258 WKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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