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WG03 TUV

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,881 mi
Last recorded126,881 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 TUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 126,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight vibration when braking

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,627 miles

Adv slight bind to offside front brake......

Adv slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.......

Adv slight imbalance to front axel.... O.S.F.......

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,626 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank to clean and reduce smoke output.........

Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank to clean and reduce smoke output.........

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,857 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv 1x diesel treatment added to tank.......

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,986 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to fuel tank as initial readings were high......

adv 2x coolant pipes at rear on underside of vehicle heavily corroded and poor condition......

adv auxilery belts adjusted........

adv both rear flexi hoses very poor condition.....

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,096 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial smoke test readings were high.......

adv 2x coolant pipes on underside of vehicle heavily corroded and poor condition..........

adv adjusted auxilery belts........

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,096 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial smoke test readings were high.......

adv 2x coolant pipes on underside of vehicle heavily corroded and poor condition..........

adv adjusted auxilery belts........

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,986 miles

1x deisel treatment added

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

slight leak from offside rear inner c.v. boot

Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

1x deisel treatment added

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight leak from offside rear inner c.v. boot

Fail 1 Jul 2011 56,870 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,189 miles

adv 1 ltr oil added to engine.......

adv all 4 tyres getting worn and poor condition........

adv both rear brake discs getting worn and corroded........

adv slight bind to nearside front wheel........

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,017 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank......

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,099 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 40,099 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,656 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perished in tread area

Fail 3 Jul 2006 25,656 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perished in tread area

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 TUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG03 TUV, 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 TUV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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