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ST03 OJB

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 OJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 171,861 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 160,885 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 159,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,616 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 149,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 138,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 122,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 106,044 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear brake disc cover damaged and corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and thin.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,505 miles

Advise front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 4 Apr 2017 102,504 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,718 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,106 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,938 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 38,938 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ST03 OJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST03 OJB, 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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ST03 OJB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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