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UCZ 5042

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,106 mi
Last recorded156,106 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 5042
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,794 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 149,201 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 145,153 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 130,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 122,419 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 122,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,700 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 87,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,660 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 61,251 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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UCZ 5042 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCZ 5042, 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 UCZ 5042 registered?

UCZ 5042 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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