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VX03 ZXN

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 ZXN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 134,287 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake xs travel

Fail 18 Jan 2025 134,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 103,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear chassis and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 103,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear chassis and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,045 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,045 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,767 miles

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

inner sills rusty

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

inner sills rusty

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,634 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2013 32,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 18,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,292 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,368 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Offside windscreen wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,368 miles

All tyres wearing edges.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside windscreen wiper blade split.

Pass 7 May 2009 67,432 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Part of high level stop lamp not working.

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

Slight play in rear upper suspension arm bushes.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,285 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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VX03 ZXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VX03 ZXN, 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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VX03 ZXN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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