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VE03 VLS

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,680 mi
Last recorded47,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 47,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 38,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,464 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,808 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 19,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 14,017 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Unable to test rear seat belt stalks

Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,384 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear seat belt stalks not checked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,069 miles

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

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

Rear seat /belt stalks not checked

Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear seat /belt stalks not checked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,364 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 121,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 113,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 95,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 95,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,194 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 85,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear numberplates degrading

s/r/s light on suspect clock spring failed

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear numberplates degrading

s/r/s light on suspect clock spring failed

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,750 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating due to water

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,750 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating due to water

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,546 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inside edges

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 VLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VE03 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 VLS registered?

VE03 VLS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is VE03 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 VLS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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