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AP53 MRP

2003 Mitsubishi Shogun

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun100,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MRP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,492 miles

n/s/r tail light cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,492 miles

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

n/s/r tail light cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,884 miles

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

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

front discs slight lipp

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,759 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,712 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,065 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 44,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,300 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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AP53 MRP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP53 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 MRP registered?

AP53 MRP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AP53 MRP safe to buy?

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