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PJ03 CTF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,105 mi
Last recorded160,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 CTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high but not excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2020 160,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery earth terminal loose

handbrake travel high but not excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 143,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between front pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,487 miles

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

both rear tyres misshaped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 133,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres misshaped

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 123,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 123,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,971 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,422 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,712 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 111,712 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,632 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,632 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 28 Mar 2008 55,875 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,184 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 CTF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CTF, 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 PJ03 CTF registered?

PJ03 CTF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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