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SL03 BSX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 146,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been underseal repaired in various locations

Fail 1 Aug 2022 146,013 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been underseal repaired in various locations

Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s rear inner sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front outer sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s front steering arm gatter is split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 141,639 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in various

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,547 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steps, sill and brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,592 miles

Central Rear Outer and front wipers all worn

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short gearbox earth / ground wire (1.9.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has slight play - bottom ball joint new fitted (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel disc worn new pads fitted - Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and front - both required soon - Registration plate dirty / residue (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills / step / suspension brakes steering - pipes all corroded - axle - diff - ( undersealed ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 121,101 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed ground wire - chopped half removed - corroded - Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected - corroded (1.9.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear - both low limit damaging disc (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis - jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - all corroded - worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills / step / suspension brakes steering - pipes all corroded - axle - diff (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,960 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,232 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 115,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 96,083 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 84,952 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SL03 BSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SL03 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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