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MW03 VZC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Beige Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

190,138 mi
Last recorded190,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VZC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 190,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 179,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 173,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,956 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 139,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 119,240 miles

both nearside & offside rear brake discs corrode..

slight play in offside front lower ball joint..

various corrosion underneath vehicle..

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,903 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,593 miles

Handbrake passed efficiency but is on limit as regards reserve travel - will need attention soon

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 17,690 miles

Rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 May 2007 8,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake adjustment

off side rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate wearing

Pass 21 May 2007 8,593 miles

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

handbrake adjustment

off side rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate wearing

Pass 23 May 2006 8,161 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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MW03 VZC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Beige with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW03 VZC, 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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MW03 VZC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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