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MBZ 7389

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7389
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,912 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 123,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 118,760 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,528 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 102,528 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,227 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 97,227 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,905 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Oil cooler pipes behind grille corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 91,905 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil cooler pipes behind grille corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rearmost seats not present at time of test.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,671 miles

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

Rearmost seats not present at time of test.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 74,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,309 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,284 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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MBZ 7389 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue 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 MBZ 7389, 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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MBZ 7389 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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