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RJ03 VWC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,182 miles

Nearside Rear Light Unit Cracked/Damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,652 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,120 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2009 85,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 63,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2006 58,720 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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RJ03 VWC 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 75%.

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 RJ03 VWC, 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 RJ03 VWC registered?

RJ03 VWC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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