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ML03 AYE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 AYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both sills undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,264 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,896 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,976 miles

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

oil leak from engine

rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

oil leak from engine

rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,798 miles

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear lamp lenses damaged

exhaust fouling on chassis

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2018 70,798 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust fouling on chassis

general corrosion on vehicle

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear lamp lenses damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,889 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

THIRD ROW SEATS NOT FITTED

VARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (ALSO HAS NAIL IN TREAD) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

THIRD ROW SEATS NOT FITTED

VARIOUS UNDERBODY COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,948 miles

general corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/r bumper and lamp damged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 68,928 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/r bumper and lamp damged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,152 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both wiper blade rubbers peeling

Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,145 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both wiper blade rubbers peeling

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cat convertor rattling inside box

hole in n/s/r lamp (but not shownig white light)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cat convertor rattling inside box

hole in n/s/r lamp (but not shownig white light)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,474 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,494 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)

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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ML03 AYE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ML03 AYE, 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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ML03 AYE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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