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N243 MPV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Gold Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

276,796 mi
Last recorded276,796 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 MPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 276,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 276,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 276,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 275,945 miles

oil leak on gear box to engine

Pass 13 Jun 2022 275,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 273,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 272,935 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Mar 2020 272,935 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 271,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 271,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 270,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 268,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 266,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 262,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 255,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 247,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 240,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 230,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 220,644 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Pass 5 May 2009 210,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 210,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 200,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 200,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 168,284 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 128,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 128,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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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N243 MPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Gold with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N243 MPV, 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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What year was N243 MPV registered?

N243 MPV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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