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AK53 UJT

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 141,670 miles

slight coolant leak from rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2014 131,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front and offside rear inner wings starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 121,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc,s lipped

n/s/r tyre 0.mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.mm inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,938 miles

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

front brake disc,s lipped

n/s/r tyre 0.mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2.mm inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,840 miles

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

both front brake disc,s worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 114,840 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front brake disc,s worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,448 miles

both front wiper blades poor to clear the screen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,678 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 103,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 93,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,578 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 71,441 miles

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

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

n/sr and o/s/r tyre,s wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,441 miles

n/sr and o/s/r tyre,s wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,908 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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AK53 UJT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 UJT, 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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AK53 UJT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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