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YY03 NUW

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

252,677 mi
Last recorded252,677 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 252,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unser side very rusty but not holed

Pass 25 Jan 2021 248,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 248,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 239,224 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 239,204 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 225,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 225,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 211,359 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust hanger mount (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 193,452 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 174,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 174,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 163,375 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 163,298 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 156,824 miles

near side rear side light slighty damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 143,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 108,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 87,965 miles

both rear tyres worn off on inside edges

Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,085 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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YY03 NUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY03 NUW, 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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YY03 NUW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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