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PL03 WXW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 155,207 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 139,708 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 139,708 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Undershield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2014 131,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 124,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,940 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 115,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 106,071 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2011 106,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 96,035 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 84,534 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre high level brake light 1 bulb only working

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 57,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,458 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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PL03 WXW 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 63.2%.

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 PL03 WXW, 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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PL03 WXW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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