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AJ03 HVU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 116,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion and to wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion and to wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 110,642 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded fron to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion and to wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion and to wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both outer sills covered;slight corrosion to offside rear of sill

Pass 31 Dec 2015 106,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,731 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,574 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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AJ03 HVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ03 HVU, 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 AJ03 HVU registered?

AJ03 HVU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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