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K9 MAD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,282 mi
Last recorded91,282 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 MAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from interior mirror.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to NS of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 91,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in treads down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from interior mirror.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. Worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in centre and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to NS of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from interior mirror.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low and cracks in rubber. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 90,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from interior mirror.

Alternator drive belts missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,803 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,416 miles

Dog cages fitted to rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from interior mirror

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe near centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Dog cages fitted to rear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from interior mirror

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from interior mirror

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,912 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,761 miles

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

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

wires hanging loose underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,679 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,028 miles

NSR trye wearing on inside edge

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,028 miles

NSR trye wearing on inside edge

OSR tyre wearing on inside edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 27,473 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,473 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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K9 MAD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K9 MAD, 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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K9 MAD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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