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N985 YCJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,623 mi
Last recorded171,623 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 YCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 171,623 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspect fuel tank leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2025 171,623 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspect fuel tank leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2024 160,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 158,638 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 158,032 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fog lamp wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 148,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 119,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,637 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 106,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 92,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,040 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 86,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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N985 YCJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N985 YCJ, 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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N985 YCJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for N985 YCJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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