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RE03 FLX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,820 mi
Last recorded149,820 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 FLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,650 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2016 146,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 144,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 144,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 138,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 129,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,938 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,230 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

slight leak from p.a.s pipe

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 19 Mar 2009 98,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

slight leak from p.a.s pipe

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,839 miles

n/s/r/ tyre has a cut on the inner side wall which, although deep, it has not reached the ply or cords

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,839 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,505 miles

Play in left front Top ball joint

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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RE03 FLX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE03 FLX, 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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RE03 FLX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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