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VF03 ZKN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,197 mi
Last recorded163,197 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 163,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frond to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,049 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 150,289 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 150,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 143,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 132,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,208 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,617 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,330 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiperblade split ends

Pass 13 Jun 2012 112,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 95,261 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 May 2010 86,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 78,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,696 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 ZKN 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 90.9%.

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 ZKN, 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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VF03 ZKN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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