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M427 BSW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 BSW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 124,753 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 122,567 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 122,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,678 miles

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

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 111,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 103,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 103,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,518 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 98,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 93,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,703 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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M427 BSW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M427 BSW, 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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M427 BSW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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