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RJ03 UEC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,759 mi
Last recorded172,759 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 UEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 172,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s tyres inner edges wearing

cat det

hi level brake light incomplete

lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 3 Apr 2012 161,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from gearbox sump.

oil leak from rear diff.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 161,512 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from gearbox sump.

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 144,381 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 144,370 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 124,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 86,573 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,502 miles

n/sr4mm worn low on edges o/sr6mm n/sf7mm o/sf7mm

Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,502 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

tyres n/sr4mm o/sr6mm n/sf 7mm o/sf7mm

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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RJ03 UEC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ03 UEC, 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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RJ03 UEC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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