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M311 GCD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

White Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

245,896 mi
Last recorded245,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 GCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2022 245,896 miles

Brake performance not tested Due too fluid leak and corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due too continuous oil leak from engine and excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner, outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner, outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front too rear at the union joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes are cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes are cracked + upper bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 243,132 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most exhaust pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded section under wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers weak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearing have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 243,128 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear axle steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to oil leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear steel brakes pipes about to split (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most exhaust pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded section under wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers weak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearing have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 239,456 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

All rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints and gaiters slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both front shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2019 235,263 miles

All centre and rear fuel pipes corroded

All rear anti-roll bar / drop link bushes worn

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust rear silencer / tailpipe deteriorating

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jan 2019 235,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All centre and rear fuel pipes corroded

All rear anti-roll bar / drop link bushes worn

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both front shock absorber lower bushes worn

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust rear silencer / tailpipe deteriorating

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2018 227,878 miles

All rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in both front shock lower bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Various oil leaks

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 218,069 miles

All rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

All rear brake pipes corroding

Metal fuel pipes to tank corroded

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Undertrays fitted

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2016 208,819 miles

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

both front outer track rod end ball joint gaiters slightly perished

both front tyres starting to cracked on outer side walls

front exhaust to turbo joint has a slight leak of gases

offside rear number plate lamp dim

oil leak

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

rear metal fuel pipes near tank slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front shock lower bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2016 208,819 miles

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

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

both front outer track rod end ball joint gaiters slightly perished

both front tyres starting to cracked on outer side walls

front exhaust to turbo joint has a slight leak of gases

offside rear number plate lamp dim

oil leak

rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

rear metal fuel pipes near tank slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in both front shock lower bushes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 199,496 miles

3rd row of seats removed at time of test

all 4 tyres feathering on edges

both front outer track rod end gaiters deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

general underside of vehicle corroding

offside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear seat belt slow to recoil

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

various oil leaks

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2015 199,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

3rd row of seats removed at time of test

all 4 tyres feathering on edges

both front outer track rod end gaiters deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing thin

front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

general underside of vehicle corroding

offside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear seat belt slow to recoil

rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

various oil leaks

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2014 190,435 miles

Oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front inner cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

both front outer steering track rod end ball joint gaiters slightly perished

both front tyres starting to crack and perish on outer side walls

both rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2013 180,022 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters deteriorating

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front brake discs warped

Fuel pipes corroding

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside rear upper stop lamp not working

Offside inner sill corroded but not structual

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Rear antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Rear axle corroding

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Rear metal brake pipe corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Steering box has slight free play

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2013 180,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Both front track rod end gaiters deteriorating

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front brake discs warped

Fuel pipes corroding

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside rear upper stop lamp not working

Offside inner sill corroded but not structual

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Rear antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Rear axle corroding

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Rear metal brake pipe corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Steering box has slight free play

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2012 167,911 miles

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed and split

Both track rod end ball joint gaiters pereshed

Nearside front inner cv boot heavly pereshed

Nearside upper stop light not working

Offside number plate light dim

Oil dampness on engine

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight movement in rear anti-role bar center bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to fully inspect both third row seat belts due to seats folded up

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 157,025 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Exhaust system deteriorating in various places

Nearside front tyre starting to perish + worn on on the inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Rear discs in slight poor condition

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 147,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,756 miles

Engine oil leak - engine oil level low

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

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes deteriorating

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 133,753 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak - engine oil level low

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

Rear anti roll bar centre bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe broken away

Fail 30 Jan 2008 126,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe broken away

Pass 12 Jan 2007 116,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 99,410 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 14 Jan 2006 99,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

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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M311 GCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in White with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M311 GCD, 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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M311 GCD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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