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K238 EJM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,888 mi
Last recorded177,888 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 EJM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 177,888 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 177,888 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 173,887 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 172,359 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 172,356 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill +floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 159,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 143,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,912 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 131,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 116,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,466 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K238 EJM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K238 EJM, 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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K238 EJM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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