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OW03 JZF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,763 mi
Last recorded132,763 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 JZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,763 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal undercarriage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 132,763 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal undercarriage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2024 119,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides in - secondary thread gone (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear door steps/wheel arches badly corroded/falling apart - not in the prescribed areas

undercarriage corrosion, underseal applied, original fitted plastic sill and fender covers

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,005 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undercarriage corrosion, underseal applied, original fitted plastic sill and fender covers

Fail 25 Jan 2023 109,005 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering arm modification unsafe both - track rod end securing nuts loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

undercarriage corrosion, underseal applied, original fitted plastic sill and fender covers

Fail 19 Oct 2022 108,330 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

undercarriage corrosion, plastic covers fitted on sills and wheel arches as original

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,445 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded painted ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/closing panel/wheel housing - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/closing panel/wheel housing - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row - folded ()

both external door steps badly corroded - fall on bits

both rear wheel arch lips badly corroded-holed - not in the prescribed areas

pipes to rear additional heater badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,288 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,855 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,812 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 118,011 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads,NO cords visable.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight fluid marks on nearside rear under side,NO leak found.

Slight oil leak.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 114,148 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight fluid marks on nearside rear under side, no leak found.

Slight oil leak.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,999 miles

Both front inner wings under bonnet have slight corrossion.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread.

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

Offside rear light lense damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,264 miles

Both under bonnet wheel arches have slight corrossion.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear heater metal pipes heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 93,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear heater metal pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2006 36,872 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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OW03 JZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OW03 JZF, 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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OW03 JZF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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