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SH03 ULP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,378 mi
Last recorded77,378 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ULP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 77,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 75,259 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 75,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX BADLY HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower both side bottoms of wings corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fuel tank weep, [no drips] of fuel @ time of test

below car covered in Heavy UNDERSEAL, INC all suspension parts & brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,826 miles

Front Lower both wing bottoms corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

below vehicle covered in UNDERSEAL including ALL suspension parts

Fail 31 Jan 2022 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 65,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front inner arch corroded but outwith 30cm of a load bearing component

Pass 27 May 2019 63,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,099 miles

underside wax protected preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 May 2017 57,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

underside wax oil protected concealing inspection of components

Pass 18 May 2016 53,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,594 miles

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 May 2014 47,586 miles

all underide of vehicle covered in undersel

Pass 8 May 2013 44,858 miles

all underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 18 May 2012 42,382 miles

middle pipe of exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 40,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,391 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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SH03 ULP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH03 ULP, 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 SH03 ULP registered?

SH03 ULP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SH03 ULP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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