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YL03 YCW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,313 mi
Last recorded140,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 YCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,135 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 128,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 138,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 113,758 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 105,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 90,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 80,775 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,775 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,867 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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YL03 YCW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black 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 YL03 YCW, 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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What year was YL03 YCW registered?

YL03 YCW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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