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AV52 SZP

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,708 mi
Last recorded61,708 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 SZP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below head light. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 47,004 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,950 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc back plate corroded,insecure and fouling disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rears heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front offside front inner wheel arch corroded ,not within prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate discolouring (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,500 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body work corroded slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2020 39,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded in two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body work corroded slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

offside and nearside front wings inner panels slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 34,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats not in use ()

offside and nearside front wings inner panels slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of rear seats not in use

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,445 miles

both centre inner sills to steps starting to corrod

both front brake steel pipes to brake flexable hoses starting to corrod

both front inner panels starting to corrod

both rear end of sills corroded

rear of side tyre wearing on inner side edge/starting to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2017 25,445 miles

Brake performance not tested front near/side brake seized on (3.7.A.1)

all under vehicle components very rusty

both centre inner sills to steps starting to corrod

both front brake steel pipes to brake flexable hoses starting to corrod

both front inner panels starting to corrod

both rear end of sills corroded

rear of side tyre wearing on inner side edge/starting to perish

rear seats not in use

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,261 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front lower joints (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle components very rusty

rear heater pipes corroded and leaking

rear of rear seats not in use

Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,260 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside front lower joints (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle components very rusty

rear heater pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 15,671 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 12,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,762 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 39,817 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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AV52 SZP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 100,198 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 AV52 SZP, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV52 SZP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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