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VU03 NJJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 NJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front lower - more so at nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front brake binding slightly

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarches

slight damage to seatbelts at front and rear

some corrosion to offside front and rear outer and inner sills

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front lower - more so at nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner wheelarches

offside front and nearside rear brakes binding

slight damage to seatbelts at front and rear

some corrosion to offside front and rear outer and inner sills

Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working Both lower (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,085 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 103,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2011 71,686 miles

near side front brake disc worn slightly

off side front brake disc worn slightly

Fail 23 May 2011 71,686 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side front brake disc worn slightly

off side front brake disc worn slightly

Pass 12 May 2010 65,564 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 50,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 50,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 41,938 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,529 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VU03 NJJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VU03 NJJ, 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 VU03 NJJ registered?

VU03 NJJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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