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VK03 RXZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

221,673 mi
Last recorded221,673 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 RXZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 221,673 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2016 221,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 204,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 184,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 159,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 133,412 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,597 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,187 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 97,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,843 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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VK03 RXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VK03 RXZ, 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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VK03 RXZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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