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WG03 LGJ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 LGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 167,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside inner and nearside inner rear sills corroded and holed

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 27 Sep 2018 167,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside inner and nearside inner rear sills corroded and holed

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2017 151,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 151,065 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 140,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,321 miles

aircon pipes leaking and corroded rear sections

rear light cluster cracked

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies/rosettes (8.3.1e)

aircon pipes leaking and corroded rear sections

oil leak

rear light cluster cracked

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

water leak from rear heating pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,989 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2014 106,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,812 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jun 2011 66,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,259 miles

Hand brake travel long but not excessive

Nearside rear (P265/70 16) tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear (P265/70 16) tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,139 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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WG03 LGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG03 LGJ, 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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WG03 LGJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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