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SO03 EFE

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,011 mi
Last recorded179,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 EFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 179,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 175,713 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 174,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear exhaust mount broke but system fully supported (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 166,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 166,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 164,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corroded all areas

rear axle stabiliser bush worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 161,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under-body corroded all areas

rear axle stabiliser bush worn

Pass 13 Oct 2012 155,189 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near-side front tyre worn at inner shoulder

off-side front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 10 May 2011 142,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 142,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2010 115,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 115,330 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,195 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 46,510 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 May 2007 46,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,677 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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SO03 EFE 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 76.5%.

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 SO03 EFE, 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 SO03 EFE registered?

SO03 EFE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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