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J405 OBX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ405 OBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 144,157 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear chassis

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leaks

slight lift offside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2008 144,154 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear chassis

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leaks

slight lift offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Dec 2007 135,997 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbake travel

offside steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2007 135,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbake travel

offside steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J405 OBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J405 OBX, 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 J405 OBX registered?

J405 OBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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