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WJ03 VKC

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VKC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 113,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 113,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From corroded center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Step mountings corroded but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Step mountings corroded but still secure

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From corroded center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Step mountings corroded but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Step mountings corroded but still secure

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,823 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,490 miles

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective still well supported though (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing but still supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 101,996 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing but still supported ok (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,196 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on body/sill

Fail 29 Jun 2020 100,194 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear corrosion on body/sill

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion on body/sill

rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2019 97,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion on body/sill

rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,120 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,120 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,127 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,923 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,281 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,988 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,010 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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WJ03 VKC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WJ03 VKC, 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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WJ03 VKC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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