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WJ03 YWZ

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,669 miles

Central Rear 1 of 3 high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Complete underside of vehicle covered in mud, preventing a thorough inspection of the underside

Fail 3 Jan 2018 125,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer, both mountings on chassis corroded awaqy (7.1.1)

Central Rear 1 of 3 high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Complete underside of vehicle covered in mud, preventing a thorough inspection of the underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Underside engine/gearbox cover broken away

Pass 27 Mar 2017 117,381 miles

fuel breather pipe broken offside rear filler neck

oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2017 117,381 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel breather pipe broken offside rear filler neck

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm but less on inner edge

oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt & offside front (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within the prescribed area

all service brakes binding slightly

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear upper wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear passenger seats 6& 7 not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt & offside front (5.2.2a)

all service brakes binding slightly

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear upper wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear passenger seats 6& 7 not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 93,362 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,769 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,944 miles

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

nsr indicater lense damaged but still showing amber light

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,745 miles

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,538 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,879 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

one centre brake light out.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,494 miles

one centre brake light out.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,436 miles

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

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

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 YWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YWZ, 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 YWZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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