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SL03 BPF

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,435 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes, forward ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

body has corrosion front wings

Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,122 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel breather pipes corroded at filler kneck

offside rear inner wheel arch insecure

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,103 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,720 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 79,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,730 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,294 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 50,291 miles

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

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

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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SL03 BPF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL03 BPF, 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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SL03 BPF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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