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SA03 DCL

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,036 mi
Last recorded141,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 DCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 141,036 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,849 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 137,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outter edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 134,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,018 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outter sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure around roll bar (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 124,874 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox flanges badly corroded

exhaust gearbox mount corroded and insecure.

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,985 miles

fuel filler pipe work very badly corroded and fuel tank breather pipe brokin

oil leak from gearbox sump pan

Fail 15 Jun 2013 119,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

fuel filler pipe work very badly corroded and fuel tank breather pipe brokin

heat shield on cat loose and front exhaust mount brokin

oil leak from gearbox sump pan

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,565 miles

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 18 Jun 2011 114,191 miles

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 17 Jun 2011 114,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 2 Jun 2010 108,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,354 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,325 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,665 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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SA03 DCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SA03 DCL, 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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SA03 DCL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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