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PJ03 AEX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,311 mi
Last recorded159,311 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 AEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 159,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 154,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 144,741 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,495 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 141,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,713 miles

N/S/F Tyre very very close to Legal Limit.

N/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit.

O/S/R tyre close to Legal Limit.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 134,713 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre very very close to Legal Limit.

N/S/R Tyre close to Legal Limit.

O/S/R tyre close to Legal Limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,057 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 113,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,939 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 101,939 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,285 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,390 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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PJ03 AEX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ03 AEX, 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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PJ03 AEX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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