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RF03 NCC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

216,350 mi
Last recorded216,350 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 NCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 216,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 216,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 209,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded slightly.

Offside outer sill corroded close to limit.

Rear suspension components corroded slightly.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 209,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded slightly.

Offside outer sill corroded close to limit.

Rear suspension components corroded slightly.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 200,416 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Fail 1 Oct 2021 200,416 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 186,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 184,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside front upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2020 184,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside front upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 170,616 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged slightly.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

both side steps corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has two bulges has been chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a bulge has been chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split allowing dirt in (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both starting to look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe is corroding ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both side steps metal brackets have corroded away

brake pedal is spongy

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,559 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 147,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,088 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 127,535 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,789 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,863 miles

chips to screen

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,022 miles

front pads low

n/s/f wiper blade split at end

Pass 2 May 2006 69,557 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 69,557 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RF03 NCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RF03 NCC, 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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RF03 NCC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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