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J8 LSJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 LSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,295 miles

Front inner wings corroded seat belt area.

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing.

Slight fluctuation front brakes.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 120,272 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner wings corroded seat belt area.

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing.

Slight fluctuation front brakes.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 118,550 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout and hole osf arch not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,473 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,462 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 106,143 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 100,880 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 100,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2009 52,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2008 96,173 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 92,551 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2006 89,385 miles

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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J8 LSJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J8 LSJ, 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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J8 LSJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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