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VF03 YZD

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

230,987 mi
Last recorded230,987 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YZD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 230,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2022 230,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 221,321 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 220,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 215,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 206,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 197,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Fail 24 Apr 2018 197,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Pass 11 Apr 2017 189,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 179,032 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 179,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 163,036 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 163,035 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 141,015 miles

o/s/f brake pads look low

o/s/f lower ball joint

rear heater water pipes badley corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,599 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,661 miles

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

REAR HEATER BOX,HOT WATER PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,965 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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VF03 YZD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VF03 YZD, 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 VF03 YZD registered?

VF03 YZD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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