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Y301 USJ

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun103,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 USJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,911 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,908 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 139,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 137,543 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 137,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 135,022 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Inner inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of the vehicle has been painted with underseal.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Inner inner wing corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of the vehicle has been painted with underseal.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,403 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 130,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 127,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,284 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 123,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,945 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 118,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,450 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 31 Oct 2014 117,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear brakes slightly sticking on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,563 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 75,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,557 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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Y301 USJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,809 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 Y301 USJ, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y301 USJ is a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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