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SJ03 MUS

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,121 mi
Last recorded148,121 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 MUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 148,121 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Rear seats folded flat-tested as presented

Slight drag near side rear brake

Fail 27 May 2015 148,121 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear seats folded flat-tested as presented

Slight drag near side rear brake

Pass 19 May 2014 144,266 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 144,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 134,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 134,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 128,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 128,080 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,043 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,515 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 80,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,210 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 44,210 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SJ03 MUS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SJ03 MUS, 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 SJ03 MUS registered?

SJ03 MUS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 MUS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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