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AF53 THU

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 THU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside inner sills rear subframe and susspension arms

Fail 20 Nov 2024 82,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside inner sills rear subframe and susspension arms

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,895 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to underside susspension and body mountings and sill aera

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,872 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,433 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,746 miles

front inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,525 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,647 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,269 miles

stonechip in screen just within limit.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,743 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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AF53 THU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF53 THU, 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 AF53 THU registered?

AF53 THU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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