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HY03 XML

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport82,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,449 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mount worn

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,636 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,105 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,055 miles

All front anti-roll bar bushes worn

All rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Both front brake pipes on calipers corroding

Both side steps corroded

General underside of vehicle and chassis has surface corrosion

Rear brake pipes / ferrules corroding

Pass 16 May 2018 62,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side steps corroded

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,475 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

side steps corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

side steps corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,356 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,611 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,829 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,514 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,734 miles

Heat shield on rear silencer is rattling.

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust mounting.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,734 miles

Heat shield on rear silencer is rattling.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust mounting.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,018 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,287 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,213 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

Based on 312,897 MOT tests across 18,006 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
6,293
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,017
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 12,518
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,821
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,032
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,914
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HY03 XML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 82,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport fails its MOT is anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 13,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY03 XML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY03 XML is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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