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RO03 MDE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 168,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 168,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,180 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 160,179 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,970 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 154,970 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 137,003 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,077 miles

Nearside Rear and osr inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,987 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear and osr inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,871 miles

brake pedal anti slip has a slight slip

front pads getting low

nsr tyre devoid of tread inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,919 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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RO03 MDE 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 81%.

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 RO03 MDE, 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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RO03 MDE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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