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SY03 WMV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,686 mi
Last recorded155,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 WMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 155,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,550 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2021 142,550 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2021 142,519 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Grill Insecure

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,698 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 131,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 131,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at bottom anchorage point (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at bottom anchorage point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,573 miles

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT INSECURE AT DIFF

OIL LEAK AT DIFF

SLIGHT BIND AT N/S/F BRAKE

Fail 18 Sep 2015 114,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R DRIVE SHAFT INSECURE AT DIFF

OIL LEAK AT DIFF

SLIGHT BIND AT N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,016 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,448 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,448 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 76,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 76,569 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel breather pipes, corroded,rear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 75,344 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 41,954 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 WMV 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 56.5%.

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 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 WMV, 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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SY03 WMV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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