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SJ03 YSN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YSN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 151,867 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 144,146 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 144,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 136,904 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 133,779 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill repair covered in underseal

Nearside step support bars corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner sill repair covered in underseal

Offside step support bars corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on parking brake

nearside side step brackets rotted out

offside side step brackets and step rotted out

Fail 22 Feb 2018 125,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill behind step bracket (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on parking brake

nearside side step brackets rotted out

offside side step brackets and step rotted out

Fail 17 Jan 2018 125,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded (outside areas)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner wheel arch upper area corroded (outside prescribed areas)

nearside side step brackets rotted out

offside rear inner wheel arch upper area corroded (outside prescribed areas)

offside side step brackets and step rotted out

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,378 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion and underseal on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2017 125,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion and underseal on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,515 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 111,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,022 miles

o/s forward sill/wing support outrigger corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s forward sill/wing support outrigger corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,929 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 89,929 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSN, 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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SJ03 YSN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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