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J609 ANT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 ANT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,742 miles

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

first 6 notches on handbrake is free travel

n/s/f tread poss puncture

n/s/r handbrake low effort but overall efficiency passable

windscreen damage zone b within limit

Fail 29 Jun 2012 150,710 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

first 6 notches on handbrake is free travel

n/s/f tread poss puncture

n/s/r handbrake low effort but overall efficiency passable

windscreen damage zone b within limit

Pass 18 May 2011 145,379 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

both front inner cv gaitors split

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

drivers door window does not open

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 May 2011 145,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner cv gaitors split

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

chip in windscreen

drivers door window does not open

front brake pads wearing thin

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 May 2010 138,933 miles

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 132,049 miles

chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

offside inner cv gaitor split

offside rear anti roll bar wrap around bush has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2009 131,933 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

offside inner cv gaitor split

offside rear anti roll bar wrap around bush has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,937 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front top back wishbone bush has slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

slight play in nearside steering idler

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 5 Jun 2008 120,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front top back wishbone bush has slight play

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

slight play in nearside steering idler

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2007 113,557 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 113,557 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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J609 ANT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J609 ANT, 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 J609 ANT registered?

J609 ANT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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