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RA03 JZL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,821 mi
Last recorded107,821 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 JZL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 107,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all underside undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,866 miles

Offside Play in inner rack end

Rear Bumper loose on one side but not insecure

Rear Wheel allignment

Fail 12 May 2016 104,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in inner rack end

Rear Bumper loose on one side but not insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2015 98,389 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not within a pescribed area

Damage to bumpers but not resulting in sharp edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs corroded

Rear wheel out of alighnment

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All discs corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded but not within a pescribed area

Creaking front neaside front suspension

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel out of alighnment

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,078 miles

Both rear lights repaired with tape

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear bumper damaged

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

Rear reflectors stuck on to bumper

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel alignment needs adjustment

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel alignment needs adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,014 miles

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 75,007 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,713 miles

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

n/s rear bumper damaged

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,162 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 35,774 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,285 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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RA03 JZL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RA03 JZL, 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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RA03 JZL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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