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K455 JHE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,451 mi
Last recorded183,451 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 JHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 183,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passenger seat not in use at the time off test

Pass 7 Aug 2013 180,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 180,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 178,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 166,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 166,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 166,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 153,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 153,329 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 153,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 147,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 147,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 135,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis rusting near rear suspension

slight play in track rod ends and lift in ball joints

tyre treads low and agecracking

Fail 10 Feb 2006 135,925 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear chassis rusting in places

slight lift in ball joints

slight play in track rod ends

tyres agecracking and front tyre treads scrubbing

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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K455 JHE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K455 JHE, 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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K455 JHE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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