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KA03 TZM

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,061 mi
Last recorded206,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 TZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 206,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 201,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear number plate different shape as from being square

Fail 27 Nov 2019 201,070 miles

Brake performance not tested due to no brake lights (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 200,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth metal visible (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear brake calliper not operational (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped at centre pipe flange ( cat to centre) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear row of seats (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake modification adversely affecting braking performance brake flexi hose disconnected from calliper and clamped (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing inner and outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner shoulder (285/55 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp beam images poor but visible

brake fluid just above min limit and warning light illuminated

grease at nearside rear inner c.v boot

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear lower position lamp not working

rear number plate is standard oblong type not square as expected

Pass 14 Dec 2018 186,229 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [inner body sill @ trailing arm prescribed area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 179,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs worn

offside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 23 Dec 2016 162,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 162,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 123,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,005 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,685 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,781 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 66,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,885 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,685 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,146 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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KA03 TZM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KA03 TZM, 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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KA03 TZM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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