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VO03 VJN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,850 mi
Last recorded145,850 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on chassis, braking and suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2022 144,628 miles

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

engine fault light (MIL) illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 144,626 miles

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

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

engine fault light (MIL) illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,293 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes, recommend brake service (1.2.1 (f))

temporary repair previously made to rear exhaust section

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,495 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (BACK BOX) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,979 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 110,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,189 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,349 miles

exhaust system heat shields poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,525 miles

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

coolant pipes above rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in various rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear and front tyres wearing uneaven

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,662 miles

surface corrosion to fuel tank filler kneck

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,856 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2006 26,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VO03 VJN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO03 VJN, 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 VO03 VJN registered?

VO03 VJN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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