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VE03 BVU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,414 mi
Last recorded160,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 BVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,414 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 160,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 156,101 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 156,101 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 148,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches, behind headlamps (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to ply/cords

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,171 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 137,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 118,858 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 110,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Jun 2011 94,018 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,135 miles

Rear indicator lenses condensation.

Pass 28 May 2009 67,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2008 57,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,076 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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VE03 BVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE03 BVU, 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 VE03 BVU registered?

VE03 BVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 BVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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