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SO03 OBA

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,923 mi
Last recorded165,923 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 165,921 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 162,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 151,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,842 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut slight misting n/s/f

Nearside inner sill holed but not seriously affecting strength of body or mountings

Offside Rear inner sill holed but not seriously affecting strength of body or mountings

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,138 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,011 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,489 miles

Oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2015 108,489 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,516 miles

front pads low in carriers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,046 miles

oil leaks from engine area and pas area

rear brake pads low approx 3mm

rear coolant pipes ant rear heater heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,805 miles

front brake pads low in carriers

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,970 miles

engine oil leaks coverd all underside of car

n/s/f inner brake pad low in carrier

o/s/f tyre nearing limit

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,916 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 OBA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OBA, 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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SO03 OBA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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