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MF02 ALZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 ALZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,149 miles

Corrosion on underside and on various components

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on underside and on various components

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,152 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,151 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,200 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,857 miles

engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 76,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 551,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 45,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake travel on maximum allowance

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,411 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,365 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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MF02 ALZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF02 ALZ, 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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MF02 ALZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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