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SM03 WMJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 2346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 WMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,346cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2022 151,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 142,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 141,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 128,606 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 128,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,220 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,495 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)

Fail 17 May 2013 73,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 21 May 2012 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,479 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)

both rear lenses repaired

Fail 19 May 2010 58,222 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2010 58,222 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2009 51,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 45,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 39,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 30,126 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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SM03 WMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 2,346cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM03 WMJ, 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 SM03 WMJ registered?

SM03 WMJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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