2003 Mitsubishi Shogun · 6,517 MOT tests
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
2003 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Shogun years (6,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- 40.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Shoguns: 33.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 128,066
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,517
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2004 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.4% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19%
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Brakes13.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Steering6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.46%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.79%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 2.98%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.96%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.95%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.23%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.06%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
2003 Mitsubishi Shoguns fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 24 Shogun years (6,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.46% of tests), position lamp not working (4.08% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun shows 128,066 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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