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SY03 PCV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,994 mi
Last recorded47,994 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 PCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,749 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 45,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion generally underbody (6.1.B.2)

all four abs rings corroded but servicable

Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,694 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,316 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,240 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall [but no cords showing]

Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,240 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner wall [but no cords showing]

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,725 miles

n/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 31 May 2010 26,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r light lens damaged but not showing white light

Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,590 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,048 miles

All four tyres have perished cracks in tread.

Pass 28 May 2007 14,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,711 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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SY03 PCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY03 PCV, 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 SY03 PCV registered?

SY03 PCV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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