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MD03 AYW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,875 mi
Last recorded183,875 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 AYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 183,875 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside side step corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 182,992 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 182,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 181,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s out rigger steps corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 181,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s out rigger steps corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 179,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside step bracket corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside step bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 172,866 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 172,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 164,918 miles

slight corrosion underneath on inner sills

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,926 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 157,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 150,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 150,961 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 132,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 132,154 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,200 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 115,196 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,206 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 98,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge (not within tread)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge (not within tread)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,888 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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MD03 AYW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc 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 MD03 AYW, 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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MD03 AYW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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