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RF03 YJA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,964 mi
Last recorded124,964 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 YJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 124,964 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 115,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,675 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,312 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,357 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,379 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,431 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,412 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2014 67,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,042 miles

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

n/s/f tyre warn outside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,912 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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RF03 YJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJA, 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 RF03 YJA registered?

RF03 YJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is RF03 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 YJA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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