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TJ52 BTJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ52 BTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,796 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,602 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 88,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 88,011 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2015 88,011 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,907 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,172 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 83,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 81,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low to be change

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,175 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 78,169 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2006 67,502 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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TJ52 BTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TJ52 BTJ, 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 TJ52 BTJ registered?

TJ52 BTJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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