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VA03 KVX

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,496 mi
Last recorded166,496 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 KVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 166,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 152,221 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Mar 2012 152,221 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2011 143,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to Rear coolant pipes badly corroded (At Rear)

Oil Leak Engine

Fail 10 Mar 2011 143,133 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both Front wheels slight binding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 127,607 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 127,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,176 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 118,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers torn on edges

hand brake travel is slightly high

Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,037 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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VA03 KVX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA03 KVX, 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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VA03 KVX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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