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RV03 ZBC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,688 mi
Last recorded129,688 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 ZBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,978 miles

Offside side step corroded/insecure (held on with string)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,297 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side step rear mounting bracket heavily corroded.

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

Offside side step centre and rear mounting brackets heavily corroded and removal or replacement now advised.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 100,172 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust silencer. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside side step rear mounting bracket heavily corroded.

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

Offside side step centre and rear mounting brackets heavily corroded and removal or replacement now advised.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,496 miles

Nearside sidestep mounting brackets heavily corroded

Offside Rear tyre, worn on inside edge.

Offside sidestep mounting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,446 miles

Both sides side step mountings corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3 mm remaining pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 92,444 miles

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

Both sides side step mountings corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3 mm remaining pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,868 miles

Corrosion around nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas but not excessive

Nearside and offside headlight lenses slightly deteriorated and slightly affecting beam images

Two small areas of stone damage to windscreen but both with-in size limit

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,700 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,466 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,229 miles

both front tyres worn very low on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,761 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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RV03 ZBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol 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 RV03 ZBC, 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 RV03 ZBC registered?

RV03 ZBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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